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40 MTD

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

62,990 mi
Last recorded62,990 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 MTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 62,990 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 57,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 53,460 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 50,199 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 46,197 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 41,264 miles

Front registration plate broken

Pass 6 Feb 2020 37,285 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cut

Fail 27 Jan 2020 37,201 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wall cut

Pass 5 Nov 2018 33,356 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 28,637 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 25,853 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 21,378 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 17,300 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 13,050 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 9,709 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 7,247 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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40 MTD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc 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 40 MTD, 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.

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What year was 40 MTD registered?

40 MTD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is 40 MTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 40 MTD 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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