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MW57 OSO

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

68,845 mi
Last recorded68,845 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 OSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 68,845 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pds low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front front inner arches coated in paint.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear rear underside coated in paint.

Pass 26 Oct 2024 65,019 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 61,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

park brake just met limits 16%

Pass 3 Feb 2022 60,183 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 59,169 miles

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

under trays fitted cannot see covered items

Pass 13 Jan 2020 58,227 miles

creaking noise coming from steering rack area cannot see due to under trays

Pass 14 Jan 2019 52,630 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 44,205 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 44,250 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 36,983 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 30,671 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 29,864 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 29,096 miles

jacking up rubbers missing off n/s of vehicle

Pass 30 May 2012 28,130 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2011 22,122 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

front tyres slightly deteriorated

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,956 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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MW57 OSO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MW57 OSO, 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 MW57 OSO registered?

MW57 OSO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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