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LM08 EBA

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

151,785 mi
Last recorded151,785 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 EBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 151,785 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2026 151,180 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 149,133 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lower position lamps inoperative nearside and offside. Top position lamps operative nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 144,236 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 144,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front small cut (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with stop light (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Fail 13 Mar 2024 144,077 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Not coming on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge.255/35x19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. 275/35x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 143,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 140,560 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 136,086 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 132,580 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 130,405 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 127,504 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 121,166 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 108,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 90,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 74,695 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 54,769 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 41,952 miles

both n/s tyres have cuts to cords.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 29,617 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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LM08 EBA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LM08 EBA, 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 LM08 EBA registered?

LM08 EBA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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