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MBZ 6227

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,176 mi
Last recorded121,176 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 6227
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 121,176 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 121,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 115,424 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 110,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 104,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 23 Mar 2021 99,507 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 95,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 89,776 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 89,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 84,774 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 68,871 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 63,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 56,298 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 49,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 49,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 43,115 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 35,468 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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MBZ 6227 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MBZ 6227, 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 6227 registered?

MBZ 6227 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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