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SL58 TAG

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,273 mi
Last recorded64,273 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 TAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 64,273 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Long travel on parking brake, only just passed brake test

Pass 16 Sep 2025 60,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [1.4.2 (a) (i)]

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 56,951 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +slight wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 52,393 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 52,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 48,598 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 44,919 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 42,181 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 39,160 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2018 35,364 miles

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

Front brake discs wearing

Front tyres slight wear on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2017 32,096 miles

front brake pads getting low+brake discs wearing

Pass 14 Sep 2016 28,043 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges+cuts+perishing

Pass 16 Sep 2015 24,886 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 21,280 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 21,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 17,995 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 14,802 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 12,520 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 TAG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TAG, 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 SL58 TAG registered?

SL58 TAG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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