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S800 MSL

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

32,028 mi
Last recorded32,028 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS800 MSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 32,028 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 31,535 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 30,868 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 30,279 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 29,553 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 29,277 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 29,054 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 28,334 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 27,468 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 26,393 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 21,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakes not fully visable

Pass 9 Apr 2014 18,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2014 18,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner edge of the nearside front tyre worn.

inner edge of the offside rear tyre part worn showing small cracks in the tread channels.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 15,121 miles

(oil leak)...oil leaking onto the nearside part of the exhaust system.and engine plastick under-tray??..

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 11,966 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 9,045 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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S800 MSL 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 93.8%.

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 S800 MSL, 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 S800 MSL registered?

S800 MSL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is S800 MSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S800 MSL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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