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VR02 DVR

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,788 mi
Last recorded44,788 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR02 DVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 44,788 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 43,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 41,545 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 39,930 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 38,477 miles

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

Nearside number plate lamp cracked

Offside number plate lamp cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2017 34,947 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 34,947 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

All four tyre valves split

Pass 20 Sep 2016 32,190 miles

windscreen has damage to an area <10mm circle within zone a

Pass 1 Sep 2015 29,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres cracked/perrished

Pass 1 Aug 2014 25,892 miles

Surface cracks in all tyre treads

Fail 1 Aug 2014 25,892 miles

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

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

Surface cracks in all tyre treads

Pass 17 Jul 2013 21,891 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 21,891 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 83,145 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2011 15,408 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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VR02 DVR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VR02 DVR, 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 VR02 DVR registered?

VR02 DVR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 July 2008.

Is VR02 DVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VR02 DVR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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