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YD58 VMK

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,222 mi
Last recorded104,222 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 VMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 104,222 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 104,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 161,034 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 161,034 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 151,345 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre outer sidewall has damaage which has been bonded not allowing full inspection (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 89,767 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 84,650 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 84,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 80,771 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 77,859 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 71,843 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 64,244 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 64,242 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 56,241 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 51,963 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 48,896 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 44,935 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 40,817 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 30,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 VMK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YD58 VMK, 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 YD58 VMK registered?

YD58 VMK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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The MOT history for YD58 VMK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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