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R45 TJB

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

80,217 mi
Last recorded80,217 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 TJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 80,217 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 76,714 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 76,698 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 76,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres perrished

Pass 2 Jun 2023 76,363 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 74,681 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 71,820 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 69,783 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Mar 2019 69,257 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 67,001 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 63,967 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 61,254 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

tracking requires adjustment

Pass 1 Nov 2014 59,759 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 58,415 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 55,903 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 55,903 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 35,666 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 27,173 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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R45 TJB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 R45 TJB, 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 R45 TJB registered?

R45 TJB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is R45 TJB safe to buy?

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