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21 STW

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,672 mi
Last recorded28,672 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 STW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 28,672 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 28,672 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 28,452 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 28,205 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 27,840 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 27,567 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 26,904 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 26,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 25,359 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 24,558 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 23,822 miles

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 12 May 2017 23,013 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 21,579 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 20,567 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 20,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 17,922 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 15,550 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 11,217 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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21 STW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 21 STW, 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

How do I check the history of 21 STW?

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What year was 21 STW registered?

21 STW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is 21 STW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 21 STW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 21 STW have outstanding finance?

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