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W2 TWO

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

37,167 mi
Last recorded37,167 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 TWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 37,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 36,182 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 34,519 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 31,730 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 31,014 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 31,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2021 27,872 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 26,403 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 9 Mar 2020 26,400 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 7 Mar 2019 25,076 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 1 Mar 2018 22,802 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2017 21,161 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2015 19,470 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2015 19,470 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 17,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 15,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 14,963 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 13,806 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 12,184 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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W2 TWO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W2 TWO, 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 W2 TWO?

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What year was W2 TWO registered?

W2 TWO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is W2 TWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W2 TWO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W2 TWO have outstanding finance?

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