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LS08 LGD

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,021 mi
Last recorded74,021 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 LGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 74,021 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 69,584 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 65,744 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres slight wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

signs of oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2019 62,054 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage but no cords showing

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 61,824 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 56,942 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 49,623 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 42,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has slight outer wall damage

Pass 19 Apr 2013 35,126 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 28,618 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 28,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2011 22,410 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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LS08 LGD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LS08 LGD, 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 LS08 LGD registered?

LS08 LGD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is LS08 LGD safe to buy?

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