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VX08 VOU

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

80,322 mi
Last recorded80,322 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 VOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 80,322 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 78,580 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 78,579 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 77,884 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 77,549 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 76,617 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 75,858 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 74,385 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 73,908 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 67,370 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 60,670 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 53,421 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 47,975 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 43,095 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 37,439 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 32,597 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 27,285 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,149 miles

Advise:rear pads getting low

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

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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VX08 VOU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VX08 VOU, 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

How do I check the history of VX08 VOU?

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What year was VX08 VOU registered?

VX08 VOU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is VX08 VOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX08 VOU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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