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LIL 4513

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

103,268 mi
Last recorded103,268 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 4513
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 103,268 miles

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 103,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 99,543 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 95,386 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 94,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 90,185 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 85,175 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 81,934 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 79,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 74,015 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 73,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres have been wearing badly on the inside edge

Pass 29 May 2018 66,311 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 61,929 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 55,504 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 51,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 44,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 42,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 40,920 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 33,678 miles

bothfront tyres wearing on inside of tread pattern

Pass 23 Jun 2011 27,239 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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LIL 4513 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LIL 4513, 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 LIL 4513 registered?

LIL 4513 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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