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LD08 UYZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,303 mi
Last recorded56,303 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 UYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 56,303 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2025 56,193 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 53,424 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 48,756 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 42,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 38,398 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 38,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2020 37,043 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage outer wall, cracking / perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn outer edge, bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage outer wall, cracking / perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 34,770 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front damage to offside & nearside bumper cover masked with tape

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage outer wall, perishing / cracked outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing / cracked outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 9 Oct 2019 34,770 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted offside & nearside, applied masking tape, no further fault found (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front damage to offside & nearside bumper cover masked with tape

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage outer wall, perishing / cracked outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing / cracked outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 12 Oct 2018 32,731 miles

Battery moist in the vent caps

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides and worn at inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 30,573 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 27,139 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 24,093 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 19,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres perrished between tread

Fail 30 Jan 2014 19,468 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres perrished between tread

Pass 13 Feb 2013 16,199 miles

tyres slightly perrished between tread

Pass 20 Apr 2012 13,644 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 UYZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LD08 UYZ, 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

How do I check the history of LD08 UYZ?

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What year was LD08 UYZ registered?

LD08 UYZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is LD08 UYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 UYZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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