2008 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.5L Petrol · A17 PBW
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.5L, petrol). First registered 18 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 125,146 miles. MOT valid until 28 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,146 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A17 PBW Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 125,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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A17 PBW Mileage History
- 21/06/201132,410 mi
- 28/06/201241,843 mi+9,433 mi
- 29/04/201342,880 mi+1,037 mi
- 29/04/201448,721 mi+5,841 mi
- 30/04/201556,006 mi+7,285 mi
- 30/04/201663,229 mi+7,223 mi
- 29/04/201768,849 mi+5,620 mi
- 30/04/201873,595 mi+4,746 mi
- 30/05/201981,236 mi+7,641 mi
- 30/05/201981,236 mi
- 06/05/202086,775 mi+5,539 mi
- 26/05/202192,734 mi+5,959 mi
- 27/05/202192,734 mi
- 19/05/202298,835 mi+6,101 mi
- 22/05/2023106,014 mi+7,179 mi
- 15/05/2024111,925 mi+5,911 mi
- 22/05/2024111,930 mi+5 mi
- 22/05/2025118,410 mi+6,480 mi
- 28/05/2025118,410 mi
- 14/05/2026125,146 mi+6,736 mi
Average of roughly 6,225 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
A17 PBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sl (A17 PBW) between June 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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