MOT Status
ValidMileage
65,230 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine Cover And Under Tray Fitted Obscuring Testable Items
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre very cracked/perrished
Nearside Rear tyre very cracked/perrished
Offside Front tyre very cracked/perrished
Offside Rear tyre very cracked/perrished
Offside Side repeater not working mirror repeater (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front tyre very cracked/perrished
Nearside Rear tyre very cracked/perrished
Offside Front tyre very cracked/perrished
Offside Rear tyre very cracked/perrished
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B8 SML is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 41,185 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 B8 SML, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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How do I check the history of B8 SML?
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What year was B8 SML registered?
B8 SML is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2009.
Is B8 SML safe to buy?
The MOT history for B8 SML shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does B8 SML have outstanding finance?
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