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FIL 6196

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,368 mi
Last recorded57,368 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 6196
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 57,368 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres are cracking or perishing on outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 56,785 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 56,275 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 54,844 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 53,807 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 52,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 51,364 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 49,557 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 48,371 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 46,096 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 44,222 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 42,238 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 38,146 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,842 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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FIL 6196 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FIL 6196, 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

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What year was FIL 6196 registered?

FIL 6196 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 April 2008.

Is FIL 6196 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIL 6196 shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FIL 6196 have outstanding finance?

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