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379 XEL

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,080 mi
Last recorded56,080 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration379 XEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 56,080 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 54,525 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 53,147 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 52,368 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 50,635 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension pipe corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension pipe signs of leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2019 46,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 42,973 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 38,646 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 38,646 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2016 35,004 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 30,810 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 27,640 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 24,516 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 20,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 20,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 17,083 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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379 XEL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 379 XEL, 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 379 XEL?

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What year was 379 XEL registered?

379 XEL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is 379 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 379 XEL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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