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YD58 VME

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

51,566 mi
Last recorded51,566 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 VME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 51,566 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 46,459 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 45,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 44,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 43,281 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 42,734 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 41,851 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 41,180 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 41,068 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 39,154 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 39,071 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 38,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 37,100 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 33,743 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 29,727 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 22,351 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 22,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 21,895 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2011 16,561 miles

Nail in offside rear 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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YD58 VME is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 YD58 VME, 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 YD58 VME registered?

YD58 VME is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is YD58 VME safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD58 VME shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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