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MV08 EGD

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,761 mi
Last recorded50,761 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 EGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 50,761 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR BOTH DRIVESHAFT HAS RUST

Pass 2 Jul 2025 49,953 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 47,301 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 45,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 43,086 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 40,109 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 38,354 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 38,325 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 34,309 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 29,983 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 29,983 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 25,411 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 20,793 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 20,793 miles

Centre Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Centre Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,370 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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MV08 EGD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MV08 EGD, 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 MV08 EGD registered?

MV08 EGD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is MV08 EGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV08 EGD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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