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P27 MAW

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,307 mi
Last recorded60,307 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 MAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 60,307 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 59,703 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 59,465 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 58,438 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 58,436 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 57,159 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 54,886 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 52,868 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 52,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 50,932 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 48,397 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 46,023 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 41,362 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 35,033 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Nov 2014 35,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2013 28,985 miles

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

Front registration plate cracked but still legible

Pass 23 Nov 2012 21,432 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 8,780 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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P27 MAW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P27 MAW, 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 P27 MAW registered?

P27 MAW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is P27 MAW safe to buy?

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