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S50 CWM

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,424 mi
Last recorded66,424 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 CWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 66,424 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 65,405 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 59,360 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 59,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 53,618 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 53,589 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint in hub attached to centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 50,525 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 50,524 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2020 45,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 45,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 42,013 miles

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

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

advise front brake discs slightly worn

advise front brake pads getting low

Fail 3 Apr 2019 42,013 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise front brake discs slightly worn

advise front brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Apr 2018 37,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened by shock absorber fixing bolt (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres badly perished

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking in the thread but no cords showing or exposed

Fail 4 Apr 2018 37,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened by shock absorber fixing bolt (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres badly perished

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking in the thread but no cords showing or exposed

Pass 9 Mar 2017 33,760 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2017 33,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 31,626 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 31,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 30,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 28,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 26,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 22,913 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on wall worn on outside edges & cracking

Fail 19 Jan 2012 22,913 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre cut on wall worn on outside edges & cracking

Pass 11 Jan 2011 16,264 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on wall

o/s & n/s/r tyres cracking

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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S50 CWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S50 CWM, 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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S50 CWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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