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YA08 AEZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,352 mi
Last recorded69,352 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 AEZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 69,352 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 66,842 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 64,657 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 62,409 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 60,202 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 58,354 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 55,160 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 53,893 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 53,893 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And split on inner wall. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 50,136 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 48,256 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 45,621 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner tyre slight cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2015 42,470 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 42,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 39,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 36,210 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 30,546 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 23,609 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2011 23,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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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YA08 AEZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YA08 AEZ, 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

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What year was YA08 AEZ registered?

YA08 AEZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is YA08 AEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA08 AEZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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