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FY08 YRA

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

54,470 mi
Last recorded54,470 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 YRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 54,470 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 51,158 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 50,127 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 49,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Aug 2022 46,276 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 45,057 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 43,428 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 41,705 miles

REAR TYRES WORN LOW

Fail 13 Aug 2019 41,705 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

REAR TYRES WORN LOW

Pass 21 Feb 2018 37,918 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 31,182 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 27,004 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 23,307 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 19,327 miles

nearside rear tyre has age related cracks

offside rear tyre has age related cracks

Pass 24 Jul 2012 16,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise near side door mirror indicator lense damaged

advise rear tyres perishing

Fail 23 Jul 2012 16,107 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all tyres perishing

advise near side door mirror indicator lense damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2011 13,665 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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FY08 YRA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FY08 YRA, 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 FY08 YRA?

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What year was FY08 YRA registered?

FY08 YRA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is FY08 YRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 YRA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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