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PA51 NGE

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,100 mi
Last recorded73,100 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA51 NGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 73,100 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 71,494 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 67,233 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 65,471 miles

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

tpms light on

Pass 1 Oct 2018 65,197 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 65,194 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 65,030 miles

brake discs surface rusted

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2016 64,704 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 63,592 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 63,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2014 61,706 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 494,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R WHEEL RIM HAS A REPAIR ON INNER RIM

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2012 37,019 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 37,019 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 21,200 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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PA51 NGE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PA51 NGE, 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 PA51 NGE registered?

PA51 NGE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is PA51 NGE safe to buy?

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