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Y 5

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

22,683 mi
Last recorded22,683 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY 5
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 22,683 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2025 21,806 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 20,281 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 18,744 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 17,612 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 16,478 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 15,388 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 14,383 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 12,738 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 12,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 9,952 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Mar 2017 8,179 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 7,292 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 6,420 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 5,590 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 4,693 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 4,172 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 3,498 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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Y 5 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 Y 5, 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 Y 5 registered?

Y 5 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is Y 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y 5 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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