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MHH 873

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,100 mi
Last recorded39,100 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHH 873
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 39,100 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2026 39,100 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 35,130 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 31,595 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 27,726 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 26,202 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 22,142 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 22,142 miles

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

Front both side windscreen wipers not very effective

Pass 14 May 2019 19,626 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 19,626 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 13,824 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 12,528 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 12,528 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2016 10,915 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 10,180 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 8,855 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 7,515 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 5,685 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 4,454 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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MHH 873 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 MHH 873, 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 MHH 873 registered?

MHH 873 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is MHH 873 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHH 873 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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