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SRL 73D

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,782 mi
Last recorded51,782 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRL 73D
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 51,782 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 51,782 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Flickering (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2025 49,657 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 48,381 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 46,559 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 41,732 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 41,386 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 40,260 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 38,315 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 36,473 miles

Oil leak At rear of nearside cylinder head. Oil is running onto exhaust.

Pass 10 Apr 2017 33,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm bush separating from arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 33,024 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jet blocked. (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm bush separating from arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 28,815 miles

Rear tyres have approx. 3mm of tread left

Pass 18 Mar 2015 24,226 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2014 20,213 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 16,508 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 13,514 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 10,918 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 10,918 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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SRL 73D is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 SRL 73D, 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 SRL 73D registered?

SRL 73D is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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