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HT57 BLK

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,407 mi
Last recorded96,407 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 BLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,462cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 96,407 miles

Condensation ingress to nearside and offside headlamp unit

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged offside mirror glass delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play nearside front air suspension bellow lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 96,407 miles

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn offside front air suspension bellow lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel fractured nearside rear (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Condensation ingress to nearside and offside headlamp unit

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged offside mirror glass delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play nearside front air suspension bellow lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 92,332 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside ()

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front and offside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play offside front air suspension unit lower mounting ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 87,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Outer gaiter split (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 81,677 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 72,266 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear 0mm inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2016 64,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 57,176 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 56,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 51,398 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to front undertray

Fail 30 Dec 2011 43,403 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 43,403 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 31,855 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 31,855 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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HT57 BLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 42,470 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HT57 BLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HT57 BLK registered?

HT57 BLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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