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V8 CXB

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests36 (29 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

55,307 mi
Last recorded55,307 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 CXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

29 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 55,307 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2026 57,590 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 53,244 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 51,118 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 51,093 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2023 57,301 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 48,715 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 48,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 48,394 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 55,380 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 55,380 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 47,777 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 54,428 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 54,428 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 47,755 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 47,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 46,911 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Rear tyre old and cracking

Fail 22 Nov 2017 46,910 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Rear tyre old and cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2016 53,108 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 46,623 miles

rear center stop light lense broken

Pass 27 Aug 2015 45,679 miles

abc system fluid on minimium level

Pass 20 Aug 2014 44,301 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 49,595 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 40,408 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 41,977 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 28,617 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 40,903 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 25,910 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 24,824 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 38,436 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 35,503 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 35,398 miles

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

registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2009 30,550 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 24,126 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 19,012 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 19,012 miles

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

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

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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V8 CXB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V8 CXB, 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 V8 CXB registered?

V8 CXB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is V8 CXB safe to buy?

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