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LM08 ZNH

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,068 mi
Last recorded67,068 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 ZNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 67,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 64,923 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 64,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2023 62,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2023 62,436 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2022 57,395 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 55,723 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 52,240 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 46,479 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 42,259 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 37,855 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 34,159 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 32,480 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 29,235 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 25,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 23,240 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 22,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

high level light partially out not 50% or more.

Fail 20 May 2011 22,861 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

high level light partially out not 50% or more.

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 ZNH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZNH, 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 ZNH registered?

LM08 ZNH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is LM08 ZNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 ZNH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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