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SD08 WEW

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,303 mi
Last recorded47,303 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 WEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 47,303 miles

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure engine undertray is damaged still secure in places (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind on n.s.r (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o.s.f tyre tread is cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o.s.r tyre sidewall is beginning to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 46,758 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 46,739 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 46,443 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 45,972 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 44,564 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jun 2019 44,564 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2018 43,467 miles

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 40,610 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 36,410 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 31,762 miles

front brake discs corroded/pads low

front brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre sidewall cuts

Pass 13 Mar 2014 28,373 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Fail 26 Feb 2013 25,033 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 25,033 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 21,085 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 16,817 miles

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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SD08 WEW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SD08 WEW, 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 SD08 WEW registered?

SD08 WEW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is SD08 WEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD08 WEW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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