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P700 DNO

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,550 mi
Last recorded138,550 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP700 DNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 138,550 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 138,001 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 137,387 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 137,255 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 136,768 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 130,058 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 124,824 miles

Prop shaft rear doughnut cracking

Undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2020 124,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Prop shaft rear doughnut cracking

Undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2019 120,383 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2019 120,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2018 102,865 miles

plastic under tray fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2017 89,352 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 77,310 miles

under trays and plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2016 77,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 51,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 28,850 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 23,397 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 20,098 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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P700 DNO 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 P700 DNO, 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

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What year was P700 DNO registered?

P700 DNO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is P700 DNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P700 DNO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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