2008 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.5L Petrol · TB08 DEC
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.5L, petrol). First registered 18 May 2008. Recorded mileage 64,736 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,736 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
TB08 DEC Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 64,736 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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TB08 DEC Mileage History
- 16/05/201120,055 mi
- 25/05/201222,744 mi+2,689 mi
- 31/10/201329,787 mi+7,043 mi
- 04/11/201329,787 mi
- 05/11/201434,234 mi+4,447 mi
- 26/10/201538,281 mi+4,047 mi
- 15/12/201647,950 mi+9,669 mi
- 16/12/201647,986 mi+36 mi
- 18/12/201749,695 mi+1,709 mi
- 28/12/201749,695 mi
- 28/04/202149,803 mi+108 mi
- 07/05/202149,804 mi+1 mi
- 11/11/202150,039 mi+235 mi
- 20/11/202350,227 mi+188 mi
- 18/11/202458,491 mi+8,264 mi
- 02/12/202564,736 mi+6,245 mi
Average of roughly 3,071 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
TB08 DEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sl (TB08 DEC) between May 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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