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CR08 FUN

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,218 mi
Last recorded68,218 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR08 FUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 68,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 65,407 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 62,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 57,922 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 54,880 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 51,912 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 51,884 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 49,512 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 43,665 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 43,665 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 37,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2017 31,110 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2016 24,123 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 23,461 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 18,576 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 15,084 miles

front & rear tyres showing age cracks in between tyre treads

Pass 9 Oct 2012 11,987 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 10,050 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 10,050 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 7,617 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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CR08 FUN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CR08 FUN, 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 CR08 FUN registered?

CR08 FUN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is CR08 FUN safe to buy?

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