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S500 CMR

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,262 mi
Last recorded59,262 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 CMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 59,262 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2026 59,262 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 51,026 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 51,026 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 44,824 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 40,314 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 32,786 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 27,393 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 27,393 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2020 27,382 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 25,279 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 24,575 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 22,961 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 22,027 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 21,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 20,413 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 20,392 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 19,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 19,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 18,322 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 16,799 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 16,799 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUTS IN INNER SIDE WALL.

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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S500 CMR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S500 CMR, 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 S500 CMR registered?

S500 CMR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is S500 CMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 CMR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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