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SL08 COP

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,592 mi
Last recorded45,592 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 COP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2026 45,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 41,186 miles

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

front brakes worn

front tyres bold on inside edge.

Pass 24 Jan 2024 37,063 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 31,153 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 22,430 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 14,266 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 12,125 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 12,102 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 11,324 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 10,913 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 9,986 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 8,886 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 8,226 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 7,573 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 6,779 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 6,228 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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SL08 COP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue 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 SL08 COP, 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 SL08 COP registered?

SL08 COP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is SL08 COP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL08 COP 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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