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MT08 XXX

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,817 mi
Last recorded29,817 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 XXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2026 29,817 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 29,553 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 28,762 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 28,168 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 27,594 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 27,241 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 26,443 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 25,808 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 24,471 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 23,585 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 22,269 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 21,184 miles

Both rear tyre inner edges bald

Both rear tyres perishing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 18,897 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 17,888 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 16,561 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 11,915 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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MT08 XXX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 MT08 XXX, 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 MT08 XXX registered?

MT08 XXX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is MT08 XXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT08 XXX 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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