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RS57 AMG

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

95,338 mi
Last recorded95,338 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS57 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 95,338 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 95,139 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 94,875 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 93,652 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 92,613 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 90,511 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 89,044 miles

Both front shocker have slight play in lower ball joint

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 88,113 miles

Under-trays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2018 88,102 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has slight splits in both sidewalls

Pass 5 Jun 2017 87,293 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 86,340 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f disc corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2014 82,156 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 73,819 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 57,101 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 31,239 miles

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

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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RS57 AMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RS57 AMG, 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 RS57 AMG registered?

RS57 AMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is RS57 AMG safe to buy?

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