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Y7 AFR

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,102 mi
Last recorded110,102 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 AFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,462cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 110,102 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 May 2026 110,065 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 105,470 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Door mirror glass discoloured.

Pass 29 May 2024 99,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Started to split on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Door mirror glass discoloured.

Pass 12 Jun 2023 94,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play ball joint on bottom of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting slightly on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside side mirror discoloured

Pass 1 Jul 2022 88,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both rear clamps corroded and falling apart (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside side mirror discoloured

Pass 2 Jul 2021 81,699 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 74,846 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 71,204 miles

engine and under body covers fitted restricted view

Pass 2 Jul 2018 69,454 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 67,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks

Offside Rear tyre has cut on outer sidewall

Fail 29 Jun 2017 67,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt caster arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks

Offside Rear tyre has cut on outer sidewall

Pass 29 Jun 2016 65,494 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 63,115 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 63,115 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 63,106 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 60,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has excess cracks on inner and outer tread

o/s wiper smearing

Pass 18 Jun 2014 60,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has excess cracks on inner and outer tread

o/s wiper smearing

Pass 30 May 2013 56,878 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2013 56,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2012 50,876 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,325 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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Y7 AFR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y7 AFR, 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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Y7 AFR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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