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FN08 RZH

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

75,567 mi
Last recorded75,567 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 RZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 75,567 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2025 75,224 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 73,172 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 67,652 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 67,652 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 65,364 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 63,378 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 63,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 60,025 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 60,025 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside 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 27 Sep 2018 52,638 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 52,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 49,597 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 41,749 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 41,304 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Brake imbalance 37%, O/S/F brake poor. (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2015 32,951 miles

Front tyre side wall deteriorated

Rear tyre side wall deteriorated

wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2014 28,291 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 28,291 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 23,417 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 21,638 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 18,272 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 18,272 miles

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

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

front wipers slightly deteriorated

rear tyres deteriorated and worn inner edges close to limit

Pass 14 Mar 2011 14,811 miles

Slight deteriation of tyre rubber on rear tyres(cracking)

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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FN08 RZH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FN08 RZH, 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 FN08 RZH registered?

FN08 RZH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is FN08 RZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN08 RZH shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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