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LB08 HRE

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,032 mi
Last recorded101,032 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 HRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 101,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2025 95,757 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 89,470 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 83,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2023 83,501 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))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2022 76,906 miles

under trays fitted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2021 70,648 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 68,551 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 64,641 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 59,270 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 54,394 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 48,399 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 43,184 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 36,906 miles

Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 3 May 2013 30,074 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 23,316 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 17,016 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 May 2011 17,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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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LB08 HRE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LB08 HRE, 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 LB08 HRE registered?

LB08 HRE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is LB08 HRE safe to buy?

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