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RF08 YHP

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,718 mi
Last recorded62,718 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 YHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 62,718 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 58,340 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 14 May 2015 55,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2015 55,420 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 52,305 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside side repeater dull

Fail 21 May 2014 52,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracked/perished

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm

offside side repeater dull

Pass 9 May 2013 47,280 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 39,395 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

tyre monitor warning

Pass 25 May 2011 24,829 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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RF08 YHP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RF08 YHP, 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 RF08 YHP registered?

RF08 YHP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is RF08 YHP safe to buy?

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