2008 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.5L Petrol · DS 8707
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.5L, petrol). First registered 11 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 19,227 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 19,227 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DS 8707 Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 19,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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DS 8707 Mileage History
- 15/12/202118,729 mi
- 20/12/202118,730 mi+1 mi
- 17/04/202619,227 mi+497 mi
Average of roughly 115 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
DS 8707 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sl (DS 8707) between December 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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