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S77 ETC

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

82,428 mi
Last recorded82,428 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS77 ETC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 82,428 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 80,901 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 80,898 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission COOLER PIPE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 79,285 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 77,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 77,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub knuckle to rear most suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R17 98y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 74,327 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 72,270 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 69,271 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 63,612 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 53,769 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 50,280 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 46,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 41,637 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,206 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 32,210 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 26,012 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 18,716 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 15,962 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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S77 ETC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S77 ETC, 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 S77 ETC registered?

S77 ETC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is S77 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S77 ETC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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