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SF08 ENH

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,703 mi
Last recorded116,703 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 ENH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 116,703 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 114,744 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 107,756 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 103,882 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 100,879 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 93,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

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

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

Under-panels fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 May 2016 93,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-panels fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 79,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Sidewall damage to NSF tyre

Sidewall damage to OSF tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2015 79,179 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Sidewall damage to NSF tyre

Sidewall damage to OSF tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 68,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2013 58,659 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2013 58,659 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 50,354 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 40,629 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cut in nearside rear tyre wall

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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SF08 ENH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SF08 ENH, 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 SF08 ENH registered?

SF08 ENH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is SF08 ENH safe to buy?

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