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W11 RTR

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

82,284 mi
Last recorded82,284 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW11 RTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 82,284 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 75,258 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 74,949 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 74,947 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 70,668 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 64,085 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 61,886 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 57,443 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 54,239 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 52,164 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 49,978 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 48,026 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 45,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 44,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 42,080 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 38,266 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 31,833 miles

o/s/f tyre tread wearing low

Pass 5 May 2011 29,618 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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W11 RTR 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 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 W11 RTR, 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 W11 RTR registered?

W11 RTR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is W11 RTR safe to buy?

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