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T1 EFJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,050 mi
Last recorded37,050 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 EFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 37,050 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 35,852 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 35,179 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 33,501 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 32,150 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 31,545 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 29,328 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 27,039 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 26,295 miles

advise cant see brake pads clearly ok on brake tester

Pass 20 Jan 2016 25,135 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 24,871 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 24,487 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 20,895 miles

Both rear tyres inner edges worn close to exposing ply

Fail 21 Dec 2013 20,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear tyres and nearside front tyre inner edges very close to exposing ply and starting to split

Pass 20 Dec 2012 19,402 miles

Offside front tyre inner edge worn close to exposing ply

Fail 13 Dec 2012 19,378 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside front tyre inner edge worn close to exposing ply

Pass 21 Dec 2011 17,375 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 14,381 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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T1 EFJ 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 T1 EFJ, 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 T1 EFJ registered?

T1 EFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is T1 EFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T1 EFJ 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.

Does T1 EFJ have outstanding finance?

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