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M500 MHJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

53,039 mi
Last recorded53,039 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 MHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 53,039 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 53,031 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 52,907 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 52,900 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 52,489 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 51,162 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 50,838 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 50,038 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 47,190 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 45,753 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 45,750 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 42,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked around inside edge

Pass 2 Oct 2015 41,252 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 39,223 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 35,562 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 34,880 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 27,180 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 19,221 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 17,999 miles

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

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

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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M500 MHJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 M500 MHJ, 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

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What year was M500 MHJ registered?

M500 MHJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is M500 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 MHJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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