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RAP 444

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

86,926 mi
Last recorded86,926 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAP 444
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 86,926 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 86,155 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 85,063 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 84,211 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 83,629 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 82,882 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 81,723 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 79,137 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 6 Apr 2018 76,963 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 73,828 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 70,197 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 65,165 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 57,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,926 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 50,451 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 47,325 miles

N/S/R tyre has a scew in it

Fail 15 Mar 2011 47,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S/R tyre has a scew in it

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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RAP 444 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 RAP 444, 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 RAP 444 registered?

RAP 444 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is RAP 444 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAP 444 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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