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MV08 FUA

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,424 mi
Last recorded92,424 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 FUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 92,424 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 92,368 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 91,741 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 84,875 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 84,137 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 84,079 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 81,408 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 77,153 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 72,535 miles

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2016 72,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2015 66,256 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 66,524 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2014 59,959 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 52,753 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 43,978 miles

unable to see front brake pads.

Fail 7 Jun 2011 31,089 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 31,089 miles

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

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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MV08 FUA 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 82.4%.

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 MV08 FUA, 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 MV08 FUA registered?

MV08 FUA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is MV08 FUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV08 FUA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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