2008 Mercedes SL 5.5L Petrol · S14 BAK
2008 Mercedes SL (5.5L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2008. Recorded mileage 151,528 miles. MOT valid until 15/12/2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/12/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,528 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 5461cc
S14 BAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 151,528 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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S14 BAK Mileage History
- 19/05/2023149,933 mi
- 02/06/2023149,934 mi+1 mi
- 28/02/2024150,167 mi+233 mi
- 08/12/2025151,528 mi+1,361 mi
- 16/12/2025151,528 mi
Average of roughly 618 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S14 BAK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes Sl (S14 BAK) between May 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to the cords on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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