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P1 LEE

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,233 mi
Last recorded50,233 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 LEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 50,233 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play os / ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os / ns + wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 48,709 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside / nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 48,709 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside / nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 46,974 miles

Nearside Front brake calliper and disc binding

Pass 3 Feb 2023 45,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 96Y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 285/30/19 98y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

engine cover fitted unable to test testable items

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Pass 17 Feb 2022 43,672 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 41,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 41,056 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has deep cut but no cord showing

Offside Front tyre has deep outer wall but no cord showing

Fail 18 Feb 2020 41,056 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has deep cut but no cord showing

Offside Front tyre has deep outer wall but no cord showing

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 38,671 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear shocker dust cover split

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 38,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inop

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear shocker dust cover split

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

Pass 17 May 2018 36,662 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

all 4 wheels out of shape offside rear is a strong advise

offside rear tyre cracked & perished

Pass 10 Apr 2017 32,840 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 29,696 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 26,736 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 26,736 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2014 23,217 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 19,651 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 15,542 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 11,796 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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P1 LEE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc 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 P1 LEE, 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 P1 LEE registered?

P1 LEE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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