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SM57 YAG

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,305 mi
Last recorded110,305 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 YAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 110,305 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 102,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 94,900 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Sep 2024 94,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 84,593 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 72,279 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 59,007 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 59,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 51,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 42,663 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 35,633 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 35,078 miles

OSF tyre distorting on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2016 31,627 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 31,587 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 29,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear tyres worn off on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 25,413 miles

Nearside Rear 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-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 22,940 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 19,737 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 15,516 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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SM57 YAG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SM57 YAG, 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 SM57 YAG registered?

SM57 YAG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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