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FIG 669

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

47,194 mi
Last recorded47,194 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 669
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 47,194 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 46,058 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 40,089 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 33,460 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 26,279 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 24,771 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 22,147 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 19,684 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 14,256 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 13,177 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 11,611 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 11,611 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 10,077 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 8,315 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 7,037 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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FIG 669 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 FIG 669, 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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How do I check the history of FIG 669?

You can check the full history of FIG 669 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FIG 669 registered?

FIG 669 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is FIG 669 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 669 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FIG 669 have outstanding finance?

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