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F11 NRP

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,934 mi
Last recorded74,934 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF11 NRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 74,934 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 72,714 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 69,482 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 69,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 68,360 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle been standing for long period

Pass 29 Mar 2018 68,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 68,264 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 61,729 miles

EML on

plastic covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2015 54,196 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 47,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 38,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre cracked on inner sidewall. Cords not exposed.

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack on inner side wall.

Offside front tyre cracked on inner side wall. Cords not exposed.

Offside rear tyre starting to crack on inner side wall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2013 38,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre cracked on inner sidewall. Cords not exposed.

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack on inner side wall.

Offside front tyre cracked on inner side wall. Cords not exposed.

Offside rear tyre starting to crack on inner side wall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 31,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 21,912 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 21,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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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F11 NRP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 F11 NRP, 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 F11 NRP registered?

F11 NRP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is F11 NRP safe to buy?

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