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M8 AMS

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,323 mi
Last recorded33,323 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 AMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 33,323 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 33,148 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 32,742 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 32,344 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 31,421 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 30,214 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 29,055 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 24,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge spliting on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 21,896 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 21,225 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 17,698 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 15,869 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 13,387 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 12,381 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 10,653 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 7,171 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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M8 AMS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 M8 AMS, 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 M8 AMS registered?

M8 AMS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is M8 AMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 AMS shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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