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S14 MAY

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,953 mi
Last recorded87,953 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS14 MAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 87,953 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 87,853 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 87,664 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 87,658 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 87,376 miles

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

slight play in both front shock absorbers bottom ball joint

Pass 23 Feb 2022 87,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 86,611 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 86,611 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 85,937 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 85,520 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around discs rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 84,918 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 83,631 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 82,051 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 80,320 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 73,418 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 73,418 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 55,968 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 55,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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S14 MAY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S14 MAY, 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 S14 MAY registered?

S14 MAY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is S14 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S14 MAY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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