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MK08 CWM

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,047 mi
Last recorded80,047 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 CWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2022 80,047 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 68,863 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F DOOR MIRROR GLASS

Pass 19 Jun 2020 58,397 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 56,507 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 54,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres on 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 53,360 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 51,880 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 29 Apr 2015 49,118 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 45,855 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 43,751 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 34,252 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 23,255 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 22,450 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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MK08 CWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MK08 CWM, 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 MK08 CWM registered?

MK08 CWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is MK08 CWM safe to buy?

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