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AV08 RVO

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,566 mi
Last recorded66,566 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 RVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 66,566 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 66,466 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 62,259 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 53,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin sensor near disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and slight side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin sensor near disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 51,616 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 48,593 miles

front tyres getting worn edges

rear tyres getting worn inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2017 44,357 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 40,822 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 38,072 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 34,740 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Dec 2013 34,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

unable to fully inspect underside as under shields fitted

all tyres perished

Pass 23 Mar 2012 34,271 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 28,079 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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AV08 RVO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AV08 RVO, 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 AV08 RVO registered?

AV08 RVO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is AV08 RVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 RVO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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