MOT Status
ValidMileage
68,229 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
noise from front suspension / steering / front sub-frame with vehicle in shaker plates. under trays fitted.
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
noise from front suspension / steering / front sub-frame with vehicle in shaker plates. under trays fitted.
noise from front sub-frame / suspension area with vehicle in shaker plates, no wear / play noted, undertrays fitted.
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
noise from front sub-frame / suspension area with vehicle in shaker plates, no wear / play noted, undertrays fitted.
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyre inner walls perished and cracking
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L5 WSW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 L5 WSW, 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 L5 WSW registered?
L5 WSW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 March 2008.
Is L5 WSW safe to buy?
The MOT history for L5 WSW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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