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S40 SGS

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,428 mi
Last recorded70,428 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 SGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2026 70,428 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 69,631 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 68,998 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 67,873 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30 R19 also perished and cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 65,223 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 64,428 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 63,228 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 58,130 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 52,036 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 45,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge.

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2016 38,662 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 34,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

advise drivers rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 29 May 2014 30,403 miles

N/S/R tyre tread worn on very inner edge.

Pass 23 May 2013 25,186 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 20,581 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 15,852 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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S40 SGS 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 S40 SGS, 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 S40 SGS registered?

S40 SGS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is S40 SGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 SGS 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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