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A101 SAS

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

70,130 mi
Last recorded70,130 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA101 SAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 70,130 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 69,804 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 69,455 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b' . (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 69,136 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 68,686 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 67,951 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 67,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 66,940 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 66,311 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 65,118 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 65,108 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 63,233 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge cracked

Offside Front inner edge cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2014 57,437 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blades smearing

Pass 19 Sep 2013 50,861 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 50,869 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 40,553 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 31,357 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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A101 SAS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 A101 SAS, 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 A101 SAS?

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What year was A101 SAS registered?

A101 SAS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is A101 SAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A101 SAS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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