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V6 CCA

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

23,586 mi
Last recorded23,586 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 CCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 23,586 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 23,584 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2025 19,950 miles

rear inner and outer drive boots starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Apr 2024 17,294 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 16,680 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 14,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 13,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 13,460 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 12,144 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 11,487 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small deep cut (but in excess of requirements) and has splitting inner sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has splitting inner sidewall

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2016 10,445 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 9,233 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 8,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 7,080 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 5,988 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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V6 CCA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 V6 CCA, 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 V6 CCA registered?

V6 CCA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is V6 CCA safe to buy?

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