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YF08 NTL

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

63,714 mi
Last recorded63,714 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 NTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 63,714 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 61,860 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 59,763 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 55,444 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 52,797 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 52,783 miles

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 49,998 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 49,919 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 49,695 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 49,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 46,788 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 42,435 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 40,451 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 40,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 30,653 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 20,194 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 20,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 12,737 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 10,136 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 5,175 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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YF08 NTL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YF08 NTL, 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

How do I check the history of YF08 NTL?

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What year was YF08 NTL registered?

YF08 NTL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is YF08 NTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 NTL shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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