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S1 RGT

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,708 mi
Last recorded85,708 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 RGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 85,708 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 79,465 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 73,520 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 66,818 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 58,262 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 52,664 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 46,482 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 42,962 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 40,402 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 36,593 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 34,428 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 31,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 27,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 24,644 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2011 20,343 miles

small cuts in both front tyre sidewalls and offside rear tyre punctured

Pass 10 Mar 2011 16,948 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to outer wall

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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S1 RGT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S1 RGT, 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 S1 RGT registered?

S1 RGT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is S1 RGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S1 RGT shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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