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999 TP

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

44,865 mi
Last recorded44,865 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration999 TP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 44,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 1 May 2024 44,772 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 44,128 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 43,546 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 42,889 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 42,593 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 42,593 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 41,397 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 38,130 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 36,934 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 34,718 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 32,992 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 31,751 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 28,731 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 22,668 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 17,168 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 20 Mar 2012 12,858 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 6,284 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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999 TP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 999 TP, 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 999 TP registered?

999 TP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is 999 TP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 999 TP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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