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S50 OBK

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,711 mi
Last recorded62,711 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 OBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 62,711 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 60,054 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 56,860 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 56,207 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

offside door mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2021 55,412 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 54,429 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 52,408 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 50,047 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 47,954 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 45,906 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 44,617 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 42,597 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 38,643 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly low on inside edge, 255/35/R19 96Y

rear tyre size; 285/30/ZR19 98Y

Pass 25 May 2012 36,752 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 36,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,203 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2011 27,141 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

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 OBK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBK, 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 S50 OBK registered?

S50 OBK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is S50 OBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S50 OBK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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