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RO08 AVC

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,711 mi
Last recorded86,711 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 AVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 86,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 86,084 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 83,122 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 78,375 miles

All tyres bald on inner edges

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play shock absorber lower ball joint - on limits! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play shock absorber lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 73,847 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 73,822 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top wishbone bush x 2 both (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 69,864 miles

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Apr 2016 66,945 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 66,940 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 62,064 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 54,061 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 44,558 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 28,946 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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RO08 AVC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RO08 AVC, 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 RO08 AVC registered?

RO08 AVC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is RO08 AVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 AVC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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