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OO06 AMH

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,799 mi
Last recorded88,799 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO06 AMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 88,799 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 88,798 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 87,532 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 87,532 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 86,219 miles

Offside Front Lower squeak on ball joint

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 82,618 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material getting corroded near union to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 81,435 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 80,047 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 80,046 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both sides badly splitting (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides getting low on tread (255x40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 78,313 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 73,022 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 68,164 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres perished and worn on edges

front and rear brake pipes getting corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Apr 2017 66,106 miles

Front tyres are slightly perished

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' + some small chips in zone B (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 64,429 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

very slight bit of wear in front lower rear suspension ball joint

Fail 3 May 2016 64,424 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 62,772 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 60,449 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,449 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 53,596 miles

Both rear tyres close to wear indicators (3.0MM)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 47,659 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,391 miles

Both front tyres worn quite low at their edges

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brakes appear to be quite worn

Offside front tyre is slightly cracked

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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OO06 AMH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OO06 AMH, 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 OO06 AMH registered?

OO06 AMH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is OO06 AMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO06 AMH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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