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VGP 6

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,579 mi
Last recorded26,579 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGP 6
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 26,579 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 24,063 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 20,673 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 17,723 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 16,321 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 15,041 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 15,025 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 14,473 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 12,153 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 9,333 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 7,678 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 4,333 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 4,083 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 3,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 3,932 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 3,739 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 3,423 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 2,957 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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VGP 6 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 VGP 6, 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 VGP 6 registered?

VGP 6 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is VGP 6 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGP 6 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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