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VN08 ESY

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,221 mi
Last recorded56,221 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 ESY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 56,221 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 56,208 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 55,292 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 53,230 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 53,083 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 53,006 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 52,979 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 45,885 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 42,198 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 36,004 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 29,173 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 22,705 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 22,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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VN08 ESY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VN08 ESY, 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 VN08 ESY?

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What year was VN08 ESY registered?

VN08 ESY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is VN08 ESY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN08 ESY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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