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YH08 WTY

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,111 mi
Last recorded63,111 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 WTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 63,111 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 60,193 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 58,767 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 58,750 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance light in mirror excessively dim (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 54,881 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 54,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre damaged but no cords visible at time of test

Pass 3 Oct 2013 48,774 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 39,747 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 31,877 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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YH08 WTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YH08 WTY, 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 YH08 WTY registered?

YH08 WTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is YH08 WTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 WTY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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