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YT08 OFA

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,989 mi
Last recorded81,989 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 OFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 81,989 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 78,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 78,433 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 75,263 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 70,327 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 64,414 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 64,381 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 62,233 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 60,371 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 57,256 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 54,829 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 52,863 miles

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Pass 25 Feb 2017 50,506 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 48,978 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 48,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre splitting on inner shoulder

parking brake efficiency close to legal requirements

Fail 4 May 2016 48,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre splitting on inner shoulder

parking brake efficiency close to legal requirements

Pass 19 May 2015 48,170 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 47,039 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 43,566 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 38,225 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 34,475 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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YT08 OFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YT08 OFA, 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 YT08 OFA registered?

YT08 OFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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