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WR08 NDX

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,188 mi
Last recorded89,188 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 NDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 89,188 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable

Nearside Rear 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 13 Oct 2025 76,236 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 64,166 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 64,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2023 56,365 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 44,549 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 44,115 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 43,464 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 42,332 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 41,530 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 41,520 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 40,405 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 37,184 miles

Nearside Direction indicators have a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 34,661 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 30,814 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 26,535 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 20,763 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 20,726 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 May 2011 16,488 miles

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

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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WR08 NDX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc 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 WR08 NDX, 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 WR08 NDX registered?

WR08 NDX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is WR08 NDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR08 NDX 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.

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