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RGV 4

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,492 mi
Last recorded105,492 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGV 4
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 105,492 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 99,821 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 96,981 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 96,935 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2023 92,951 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 89,344 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 89,344 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 84,371 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 84,371 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 78,041 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 78,026 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 71,626 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 61,415 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Upper both sides - coil spring not clearly visible to inspect

Pass 25 Feb 2017 55,186 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 55,171 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 48,913 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 42,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 33,817 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 24,820 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge, sidewalls deteriorated

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2012 15,365 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 5,781 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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RGV 4 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RGV 4, 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 RGV 4 registered?

RGV 4 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 February 2008.

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