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F1 PVC

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

33,752 mi
Last recorded33,752 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 PVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 33,752 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 33,697 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 33,692 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 33,671 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 33,524 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 33,440 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 33,420 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 33,078 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 32,548 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 31,726 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 31,620 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 29,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 28,994 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 25,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lightly corroded on inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2012 23,807 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 20,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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F1 PVC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 F1 PVC, 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 F1 PVC?

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What year was F1 PVC registered?

F1 PVC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is F1 PVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 PVC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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