CarVerify

Free Car Check

P23 TAX

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,331 mi
Last recorded120,331 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 TAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 120,331 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 120,331 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2025 118,188 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 116,942 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 113,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 104,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 104,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 97,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2021 97,655 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 86,791 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 73,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 73,501 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2018 58,415 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm,also slight splitting on inside of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted at time of test.

Fail 13 Feb 2018 58,415 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm,also slight splitting on inside of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted at time of test.

n/side parking brake lazy.

Pass 16 Feb 2017 48,070 miles

Under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 32,913 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 18,259 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 17,594 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 15,965 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 12,914 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres slightly damaged and deteriorated

rear tyres slightly damaged and deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2011 10,085 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2011 10,085 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P23 TAX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P23 TAX, 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

How do I check the history of P23 TAX?

You can check the full history of P23 TAX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P23 TAX registered?

P23 TAX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is P23 TAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P23 TAX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P23 TAX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P23 TAX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.