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EN08 XET

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,675 mi
Last recorded54,675 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 XET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 54,675 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 54,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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EN08 XET is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EN08 XET, 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 EN08 XET?

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What year was EN08 XET registered?

EN08 XET is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is EN08 XET safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN08 XET shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN08 XET have outstanding finance?

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