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SEN 1A

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests32 (28 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,090 mi
Last recorded34,090 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEN 1A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

28 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 34,090 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 64,200 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 31,476 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 61,409 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 28,129 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 26,649 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 26,585 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 60,967 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 25,977 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 60,075 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 25,113 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension pipe modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Roof operation fault logged on dash, roof secure at time of test

Fail 19 Apr 2021 25,113 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension pipe modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Roof operation fault logged on dash, roof secure at time of test

Pass 9 Jan 2021 59,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 58,275 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 56,878 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 55,113 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 24,621 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 52,342 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 21,980 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 50,861 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 18,207 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 47,620 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 14,803 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 44,862 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 29 Apr 2014 44,861 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Jun 2013 14,200 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 14,192 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 40,362 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 12,938 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 35,434 miles

slight play in o/s/f & n/s/f bottom ball joints

Pass 31 May 2011 11,429 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 29,289 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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SEN 1A is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 SEN 1A, 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 SEN 1A registered?

SEN 1A is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is SEN 1A safe to buy?

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