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MB08 DAV

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

30,570 mi
Last recorded30,570 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB08 DAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 30,570 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 30,560 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 28,376 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 24,745 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 23,624 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 22,154 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 19,004 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 15,927 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 11,766 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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MB08 DAV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 MB08 DAV, 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 MB08 DAV registered?

MB08 DAV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is MB08 DAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MB08 DAV shows 9 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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