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HV58 FUJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

59,207 mi
Last recorded59,207 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 FUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 59,207 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 59,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 57,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 54,055 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 50,961 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 47,746 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 43,811 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 39,918 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 38,617 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 36,037 miles

Both front tyres have age related cracking on inside edge of tyres in poor condition

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 33,185 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 31,323 miles

Front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner edges

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake discs have slight corrosion on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 31,323 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner edges

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake discs have slight corrosion on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 28,818 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 27,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side rear tyre perishing

Pass 27 Aug 2013 25,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake disc faces have slight corrosion

osr rear tyre has age related perishing on edges and within tread

Pass 21 Aug 2012 22,284 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Aug 2012 22,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Aug 2011 18,213 miles

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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HV58 FUJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HV58 FUJ, 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 HV58 FUJ registered?

HV58 FUJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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