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4 XAO

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

28,351 mi
Last recorded28,351 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 XAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 28,351 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 27,225 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 25,033 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 24,407 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 23,641 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 22,733 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 21,779 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 19,964 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 17,762 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 13,968 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 12,465 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 10,342 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 8,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 8,250 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 7,024 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 6,180 miles

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

Offside Front 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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4 XAO 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 4 XAO, 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 4 XAO registered?

4 XAO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is 4 XAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4 XAO 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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