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11 MGS

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,780 mi
Last recorded21,780 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 MGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 21,780 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 21,664 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear outer gaiter/coupling of hydraulic suspension split

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2024 21,520 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 21,015 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 20,540 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 20,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2021 19,847 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 19,445 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 3 May 2019 18,770 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 17,841 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 16,694 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 16,694 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise condition of front brake discs inner surfaces

Pass 4 May 2016 15,445 miles

advise all tyres perishing

advise off side rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 9 Feb 2015 14,600 miles

advise off side rear tyre,tread wearing lower in centre [2.5mm]

Pass 7 Feb 2014 12,647 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise off side rear tyre,tread starting to wear low

Pass 1 Feb 2013 11,321 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 9,825 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 8,493 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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11 MGS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 42,470 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 11 MGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 11 MGS registered?

11 MGS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 October 2008.

Is 11 MGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 11 MGS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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