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EA08 XTN

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

55,565 mi
Last recorded55,565 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 XTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 55,565 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 55,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2025 47,803 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 47,803 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 42,137 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 42,136 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 41,116 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 41,115 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 39,921 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 38,719 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 38,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres have small cuts all over

front wipers are in a poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2019 37,177 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 35,094 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2017 31,922 miles

covers fitted throughout the vehicle

Pass 8 Apr 2016 28,465 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2016 28,405 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 25,128 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 19,395 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 18,582 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 18,581 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre side wall damage

Pass 9 Jul 2012 15,363 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 10,674 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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EA08 XTN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EA08 XTN, 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 EA08 XTN registered?

EA08 XTN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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