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S44 GLN

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,967 mi
Last recorded58,967 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 GLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2026 58,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 57,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 55,275 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 52,077 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 51,131 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2021 44,300 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2021 44,300 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 35,874 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 32,367 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2018 28,545 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 24,979 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 22,549 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 18,841 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 12,772 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 12,772 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 12,562 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 9,961 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 7,647 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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S44 GLN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S44 GLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S44 GLN registered?

S44 GLN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 October 2008.

Is S44 GLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S44 GLN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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