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R52 VOO

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,736 mi
Last recorded74,736 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 VOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 74,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2025 72,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe slightly corroded at joint to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe slightly corroded at joint to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 70,565 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 70,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 68,510 miles

All tyre treads worn close to wear indicators

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 61,091 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 52,693 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 52,693 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 45,255 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 35,031 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 30,438 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 29,300 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2015 25,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2015 25,821 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 20,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 13,700 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 13,658 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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R52 VOO 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 R52 VOO, 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 R52 VOO registered?

R52 VOO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is R52 VOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R52 VOO 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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