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P55 AWC

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,630 mi
Last recorded65,630 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 AWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 65,630 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Advise replacement soon (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 62,881 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 62,868 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 59,995 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 59,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 53,947 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Washer nozzle blocked/inoperative

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))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 50,291 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 48,070 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 46,450 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front have signs of brake fluid leak but not serious

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 43,864 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 42,362 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 42,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 40,610 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 38,646 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 34,979 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 31,067 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 22,882 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 15,008 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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P55 AWC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc 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 P55 AWC, 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 P55 AWC registered?

P55 AWC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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