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SE08 BBX

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,655 mi
Last recorded58,655 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 BBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 58,655 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2025 58,144 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 58,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 57,672 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 57,672 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 57,157 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 56,598 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all four tyres have been wearing on the inside edges

Pass 6 Oct 2021 55,912 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 55,374 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 54,791 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 53,022 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 51,643 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 49,823 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 45,019 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 41,481 miles

n/s/front tyre has small cuts to inside edge but no cords showing

Pass 3 Jul 2013 36,103 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 31,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2012 31,219 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2011 24,875 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 17,954 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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SE08 BBX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SE08 BBX, 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 SE08 BBX registered?

SE08 BBX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is SE08 BBX safe to buy?

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