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V7 HCE

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,220 mi
Last recorded79,220 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 HCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 79,220 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 75,055 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 70,354 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 66,849 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 62,785 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 58,432 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 51,187 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 43,723 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 43,496 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 42,957 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 42,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 42,359 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 42,175 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 36,835 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 36,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 31,026 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 24,748 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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V7 HCE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 V7 HCE, 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

How do I check the history of V7 HCE?

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What year was V7 HCE registered?

V7 HCE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 November 2008.

Is V7 HCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V7 HCE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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