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OM58 ORM

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,245 mi
Last recorded119,245 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOM58 ORM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 119,245 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 117,047 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 113,267 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 111,768 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 101,383 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 92,523 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 92,523 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 79,820 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 79,820 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 68,159 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 54,677 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 44,304 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 42,740 miles

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

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

both sides fronts discs and pads worn

Fail 12 Mar 2014 42,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both sides fronts discs and pads worn

Pass 1 Mar 2013 41,328 miles

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

front brake pads worn low

slight movement n/s/f suspension

Pass 2 Mar 2012 39,201 miles

tpms lamp on

Pass 4 Feb 2011 34,828 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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OM58 ORM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OM58 ORM, 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 OM58 ORM registered?

OM58 ORM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 September 2008.

Is OM58 ORM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OM58 ORM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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