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N222 RAY

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,339 mi
Last recorded67,339 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN222 RAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 67,339 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 67,333 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 65,701 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 63,636 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 61,931 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 58,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 56,655 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 56,655 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 53,301 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 52,044 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 50,626 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 45,561 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 40,447 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 37,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 32,192 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 28,563 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2011 26,051 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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N222 RAY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,461cc 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 N222 RAY, 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 N222 RAY registered?

N222 RAY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is N222 RAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N222 RAY 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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