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OY08 NHA

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

171,608 mi
Last recorded171,608 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 NHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 171,608 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 156,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 144,877 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 142,254 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 137,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 133,471 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 131,111 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 120,201 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 114,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 12 May 2017 99,425 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 86,107 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 76,394 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 63,118 miles

o/s/ rear wheel buckled

Pass 13 Feb 2013 49,702 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 49,702 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 41,451 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 29,266 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 29,266 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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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OY08 NHA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OY08 NHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY08 NHA registered?

OY08 NHA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is OY08 NHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY08 NHA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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