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3585 RU

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,069 mi
Last recorded74,069 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3585 RU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 74,069 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 72,969 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 72,356 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 71,395 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 69,894 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 69,625 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 68,576 miles

Under trays fitted so all components could not be visually checked

Pass 23 Nov 2018 67,736 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 67,067 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 65,485 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 59,519 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 52,162 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 52,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 44,013 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 36,190 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 28,727 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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3585 RU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 3585 RU, 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 3585 RU?

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What year was 3585 RU registered?

3585 RU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is 3585 RU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3585 RU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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