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R80 VAA

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,975 mi
Last recorded54,975 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 VAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 54,975 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 52,066 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 52,064 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front brake pipes going calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 48,771 miles

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

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 30 Sep 2022 46,131 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 41,968 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 40,215 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 40,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2018 37,029 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 34,507 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 34,507 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 31,868 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 28,054 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 21,775 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 21,115 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 19,228 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 16,775 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 11,778 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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R80 VAA 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 83.3%.

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 R80 VAA, 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 R80 VAA registered?

R80 VAA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is R80 VAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R80 VAA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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