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V3 PRF

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,607 mi
Last recorded25,607 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 PRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 25,607 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 25,335 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 24,949 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 24,715 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 24,268 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 23,604 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 23,259 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 22,534 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 22,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2018 21,448 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 20,240 miles

Engine cover fitted Under trays fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2017 20,240 miles

Engine cover fitted Under trays fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 19,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 18,612 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 17,466 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 16,760 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 16,160 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 14,891 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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V3 PRF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,839cc 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 V3 PRF, 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 V3 PRF registered?

V3 PRF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 August 2008.

Is V3 PRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V3 PRF 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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