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M8 MHU

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,646 mi
Last recorded43,646 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 MHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 43,646 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 41,836 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 39,582 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 39,576 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 37,733 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 36,213 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 36,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 34,884 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 32,582 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 39 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 32,582 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 39 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 29,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp broken

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

parking brake 43% imbalanced

Pass 27 Jan 2018 24,984 miles

off side parking brake recording low effort

Pass 28 Apr 2017 21,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn inner shoulder and perished (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres split inner shoulders and perished between tread

Pass 11 Feb 2016 15,238 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 15,132 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 14,796 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 14,789 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 14,379 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 13,188 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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M8 MHU 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 78.9%.

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 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 M8 MHU, 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 M8 MHU registered?

M8 MHU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is M8 MHU safe to buy?

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