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S20 SFX

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,055 mi
Last recorded131,055 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 SFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 131,055 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

manafutors under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 6 Oct 2026 130,703 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

manafutors under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 22 Sep 2025 124,756 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 119,325 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 109,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 98,491 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 98,211 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 91,963 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 84,234 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 77,193 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 68,830 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 61,496 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 55,413 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cut

Pass 11 Jul 2014 49,112 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 44,592 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2013 44,547 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 40,640 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 40,639 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 19 Jul 2011 33,178 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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S20 SFX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S20 SFX, 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 S20 SFX registered?

S20 SFX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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