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791 CWB

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

37,047 mi
Last recorded37,047 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration791 CWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 37,047 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 33,304 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 32,982 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 32,956 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2023 31,371 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 28,992 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 28,992 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 26,876 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 25,224 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured door (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 22,342 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 21,037 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 19,599 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 18,337 miles

Offside Front hydraulic strut/shock absorber dust cover split.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 16,782 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 14,726 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 14,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres badly cracked by age

Pass 28 Mar 2013 12,743 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres cracked and perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2012 9,619 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 7,371 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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791 CWB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 791 CWB, 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 791 CWB registered?

791 CWB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is 791 CWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 791 CWB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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