2008 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.5L Petrol · MH51 LEE
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 98,709 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,709 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MH51 LEE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 98,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MH51 LEE 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 (MH51 LEE) between September 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 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: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
MH51 LEE Mileage History
- 20/09/201137,610 mi
- 11/09/201249,814 mi+12,204 mi
- 17/10/201250,138 mi+324 mi
- 02/11/201354,486 mi+4,348 mi
- 09/12/201464,828 mi+10,342 mi
- 08/12/201569,263 mi+4,435 mi
- 08/12/201673,348 mi+4,085 mi
- 07/12/201776,919 mi+3,571 mi
- 21/12/201880,066 mi+3,147 mi
- 16/12/201982,845 mi+2,779 mi
- 15/12/202085,166 mi+2,321 mi
- 14/12/202187,314 mi+2,148 mi
- 16/12/202187,314 mi
- 16/12/202290,403 mi+3,089 mi
- 13/01/202390,405 mi+2 mi
- 13/01/202390,405 mi
- 18/12/202393,257 mi+2,852 mi
- 18/12/202393,258 mi+1 mi
- 16/12/202496,155 mi+2,897 mi
- 15/12/202598,709 mi+2,554 mi
Average of roughly 4,292 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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