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LD08 EPL

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

23,131 mi
Last recorded23,131 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 EPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 23,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 21,908 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 21,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. On the limit for a failure (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Close to a failure (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 20,222 miles

Nearside rear fog light is not working

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 19,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 19,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 18,038 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracks on tread area

Pass 6 Mar 2020 17,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracks on tread area

Pass 7 Mar 2019 16,271 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 15,138 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 14,204 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 12,745 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 10,699 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 9,071 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 7,080 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 5,457 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 4,203 miles

Condensation in O/S side repeater lens.

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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LD08 EPL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LD08 EPL, 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 LD08 EPL registered?

LD08 EPL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is LD08 EPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 EPL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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