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LD08 LLD

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

104,983 mi
Last recorded104,983 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 LLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 104,983 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 98,287 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 96,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 93,417 miles

nearside front shock absorber has a slight leak

nearside rear indicator discolouring

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 17 Mar 2022 86,426 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 86,127 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 84,858 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 73,203 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 64,367 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 64,367 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 50,129 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 41,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 32,141 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut

Pass 25 May 2013 27,196 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 19,687 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 8,807 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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LD08 LLD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD08 LLD registered?

LD08 LLD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is LD08 LLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 LLD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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