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P11 AKL

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,311 mi
Last recorded78,311 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 AKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 78,311 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 69,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner edge worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 65,474 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 65,474 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 65,203 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 62,254 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 62,130 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 59,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 58,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

under trays fitted can't fully inspect all brake pipes

Pass 27 Aug 2020 57,437 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 55,324 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 49,840 miles

Engine covers and full under floor trays fitted

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 47,519 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 43,271 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 32,200 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 19,997 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 18,473 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 18,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 14,896 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 11,101 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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P11 AKL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P11 AKL, 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 P11 AKL registered?

P11 AKL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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