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PNA 945

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

43,456 mi
Last recorded43,456 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

RegistrationPNA 945
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 43,456 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 42,964 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 42,561 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 40,108 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 37,819 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 36,001 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 33,916 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 32,662 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 31,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 31,784 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 27,069 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 23,881 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 21,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 18,932 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 15,661 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 10,910 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 8,366 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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PNA 945 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 94.1%.

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 PNA 945, 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 PNA 945 registered?

PNA 945 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is PNA 945 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNA 945 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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