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OW03 YNO

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

108,251 mi
Last recorded108,251 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 YNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 108,251 miles

Front Under tray fitted

Nearside Front Bumper slight insecure

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 81,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2453519 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2853019 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2453519 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2853019 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 81,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2453519 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2853019 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2453519 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2853019 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 74,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 36,488 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 33,613 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 33,280 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 32,470 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 32,445 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 30,549 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front Disc's slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2015 28,064 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 24,902 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 21,211 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 18,190 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 14,720 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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OW03 YNO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 OW03 YNO, 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 OW03 YNO registered?

OW03 YNO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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