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S100 XOX

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,613 mi
Last recorded121,613 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS100 XOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 121,613 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Brake discs worn front

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower shock bush slight lift

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 115,482 miles

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 May 2019 106,243 miles

under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components

Pass 5 May 2018 106,006 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 100,822 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 100,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play joint facing up (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play joint facing up (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cord showing (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play Both front upper's (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 100,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre- wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2015 89,940 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 89,936 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 79,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre lightly feathering on inner edge,damage to sidewall no cord showing.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 79,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre lightly feathering on inner edge,damage to sidewall no cord showing.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 66,902 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2013 66,733 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 58,124 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 44,290 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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S100 XOX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S100 XOX, 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 S100 XOX registered?

S100 XOX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 May 2008.

Is S100 XOX safe to buy?

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