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RO55 NET

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests39 (33 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,529 mi
Last recorded48,529 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO55 NET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

33 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 48,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower strut ball joint (worn close to limit) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber perished and tearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 74,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 46,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 45,964 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 74,270 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 74,269 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 44,362 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 74,260 miles

Nearside Front o/s front tyre feathering on inner edge

Nearside Front tyre feathering inner edge o/s front

Offside Front slight corroded on brake pipe

Fail 13 Jun 2023 74,241 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre feathering on inner edge

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front slight corroded on brake pipe

Offside Front tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2022 41,697 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Both front tyres perished on the outer edge

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 25 May 2022 69,582 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 40,942 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 65,427 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 64,644 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 39,644 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 39,503 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 62,895 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 62,895 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 37,987 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 60,877 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 59,561 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 May 2017 59,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 35,473 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 33,063 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 56,983 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 56,983 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in the tread

boot wont open or secure shut

Pass 18 Aug 2015 56,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 31,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 53,409 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 26,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 52,311 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 20,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 48,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s headlamp no kick-up

Pass 13 Apr 2012 15,595 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 39,166 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 12,473 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 29,799 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 19,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 19,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RO55 NET is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 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 RO55 NET, 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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RO55 NET is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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