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W65 LEY

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,074 mi
Last recorded55,074 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW65 LEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2025 55,074 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2022 54,859 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 54,156 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 53,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 52,476 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 50,767 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 48,084 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 45,229 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear n s o a (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 38,650 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 33,411 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 29,415 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 25,975 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 21,965 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing inside edge

nearside front tyre wall slight damage

Pass 9 Mar 2011 15,686 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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W65 LEY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W65 LEY, 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 W65 LEY registered?

W65 LEY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is W65 LEY safe to buy?

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