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TEZ 1000

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,599 mi
Last recorded92,599 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEZ 1000
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 92,599 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 92,566 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 92,310 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 92,240 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 91,400 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 91,400 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 90,978 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 89,534 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 88,550 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 87,960 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 87,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 82,016 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 82,016 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 66,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 52,576 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 38,712 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 28,246 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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TEZ 1000 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TEZ 1000, 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 TEZ 1000 registered?

TEZ 1000 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is TEZ 1000 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEZ 1000 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TEZ 1000 have outstanding finance?

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