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YF08 OWO

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,339 mi
Last recorded53,339 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 OWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 53,339 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 53,276 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 52,016 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 52,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 51,161 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 46,316 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 46,384 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 42,391 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 41,629 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 39,128 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 36,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 31,767 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 25,579 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 25,186 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

plastic cover under vehicle

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 OWO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YF08 OWO, 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 YF08 OWO registered?

YF08 OWO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is YF08 OWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 OWO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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