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SL58 DAR

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

22,403 mi
Last recorded22,403 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 DAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 22,403 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 21,174 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 20,856 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 19,463 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 18,275 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 16,978 miles

TPMS light on

unable to see/inspect front outer brake pads

Fail 13 Aug 2021 16,938 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

unable to see/inspect front outer brake pads

Pass 11 Dec 2019 16,386 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 16,215 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 15,584 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 12,683 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 9,707 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 8,169 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 5,840 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 4,303 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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SL58 DAR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SL58 DAR, 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 SL58 DAR registered?

SL58 DAR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is SL58 DAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL58 DAR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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