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W12 SLL

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

108,952 mi
Last recorded108,952 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 SLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 108,952 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 107,825 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 106,585 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 105,928 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 105,461 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 103,624 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 103,457 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 103,457 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 102,782 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 102,778 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2019 102,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 96,444 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 95,034 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 91,008 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 84,615 miles

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 70,374 miles

OSF tyre split around inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 18 Dec 2013 53,219 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 37,593 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 37,552 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 35,828 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 35,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 35,407 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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W12 SLL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W12 SLL, 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 W12 SLL registered?

W12 SLL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is W12 SLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 SLL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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