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MBZ 4452

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

46,973 mi
Last recorded46,973 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 4452
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 46,973 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 46,174 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 43,796 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 41,291 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 38,972 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 37,155 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 34,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 34,225 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Characters incorrectly spaced. (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Characters incorrectly spaced. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 30,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 30,388 miles

Both Front wheel bearings have very slight play

Engine covers/undertray's fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked & perished

Fail 26 Sep 2017 30,364 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Secondary rubber showing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Both Front wheel bearings have very slight play

Engine covers/undertray's fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked & perished

Pass 11 Jul 2016 29,792 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 28,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2015 28,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 24,929 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 22,378 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 18,867 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MBZ 4452 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MBZ 4452, 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 MBZ 4452 registered?

MBZ 4452 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is MBZ 4452 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 4452 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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