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SU51 MOM

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,346 mi
Last recorded49,346 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU51 MOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 49,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2025 48,964 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 48,962 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 48,409 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 47,836 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 47,255 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 47,255 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 46,576 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 46,114 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 45,089 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 45,041 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 41,032 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 38,490 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 36,123 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 30,351 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 30,351 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2012 25,369 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2011 19,760 miles

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

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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SU51 MOM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SU51 MOM, 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 SU51 MOM registered?

SU51 MOM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is SU51 MOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SU51 MOM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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