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PB55 LUV

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,827 mi
Last recorded74,827 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB55 LUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 74,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 73,615 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 73,615 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 71,588 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 69,164 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 67,579 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 65,879 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2019 61,788 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 61,783 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 57,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 52,996 miles

Front both front tyres have started to perish on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front small tear marks to tyre tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 52,995 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front both front tyres have started to perish on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front small tear marks to tyre tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 46,961 miles

Offside Rear small tear mark to tyre inner side wall

Pass 21 Oct 2015 36,159 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 28,600 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 26,809 miles

offside front tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2013 25,636 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 23,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front and offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2011 20,585 miles

advise o/s wiper a bit smearey

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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PB55 LUV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PB55 LUV, 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 PB55 LUV registered?

PB55 LUV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is PB55 LUV safe to buy?

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