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HG08 RXM

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,061 mi
Last recorded28,061 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 RXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 28,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 26,871 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 26,278 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 26,249 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 26,237 miles

Brake performance not tested due to bad fuel leak (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wire leading up to interior mirror is in view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to bad fuel leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc contaminated n/s o/s on inner side of disks are badly corroded (1.1.14 (b))

Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow n/s o/s light glasses (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced n/s o/s glasses are dark (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity n/s o/s glasses (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire above the rear diff in filter area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour n/s o/s (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 26,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 26,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 25,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 25,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 21,973 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 20,320 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 18,549 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 16,508 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 13,993 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 11,478 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 8,915 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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HG08 RXM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HG08 RXM, 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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What year was HG08 RXM registered?

HG08 RXM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is HG08 RXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 RXM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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