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RY57 ROU

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,630 mi
Last recorded40,630 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 ROU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 40,630 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 39,978 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 39,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 39,445 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 39,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 37,349 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall rim protector damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 37,349 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall rim protector damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 34,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 32,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 32,432 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 30,945 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 26,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre slight kerbing damage to the outer side wall

Offside Rear Tyre perishing in tread area

under-trays & sill-covers fitted preventing a full inspection

Pass 5 Mar 2015 23,541 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 20,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 17 Jan 2013 15,648 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 7,852 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 7,131 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 6,884 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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RY57 ROU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RY57 ROU, 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 RY57 ROU registered?

RY57 ROU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is RY57 ROU safe to buy?

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