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S163 AMG

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

53,288 mi
Last recorded53,288 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS163 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 53,288 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 52,849 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 52,229 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 51,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 50,451 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 49,632 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 48,256 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 48,189 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 46,270 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 45,399 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 45,378 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 45,349 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 41,311 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 38,255 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 34,418 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 30,838 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2011 21,375 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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S163 AMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S163 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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How do I check the history of S163 AMG?

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What year was S163 AMG registered?

S163 AMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is S163 AMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S163 AMG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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