2008 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.5L Petrol · V3 HCE
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.5L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2008. Recorded mileage 39,918 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,918 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V3 HCE Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 39,918 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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V3 HCE Mileage History
- 20/05/201214,992 mi
- 05/06/201315,605 mi+613 mi
- 12/08/201416,878 mi+1,273 mi
- 05/08/201518,009 mi+1,131 mi
- 19/07/201618,972 mi+963 mi
- 05/08/201720,156 mi+1,184 mi
- 28/07/201823,676 mi+3,520 mi
- 13/08/201926,696 mi+3,020 mi
- 17/07/202028,696 mi+2,000 mi
- 23/07/202028,748 mi+52 mi
- 05/08/202131,934 mi+3,186 mi
- 14/07/202233,180 mi+1,246 mi
- 24/07/202335,266 mi+2,086 mi
- 12/08/202437,822 mi+2,556 mi
- 15/08/202437,875 mi+53 mi
- 10/03/202538,514 mi+639 mi
- 23/02/202639,918 mi+1,404 mi
Average of roughly 1,811 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
V3 HCE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sl (V3 HCE) between May 2012 and February 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 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: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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