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WU08 CFN

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,437 mi
Last recorded69,437 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 CFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 69,437 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 69,435 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicating a fault / low tyre pressures

noise from inside tyre when rotated O/S/F

Pass 19 Dec 2024 68,966 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 68,846 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 68,416 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 67,583 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 66,647 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 66,104 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 64,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 64,254 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 60,632 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2016 57,006 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall dameged

Fail 15 Dec 2016 57,006 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall dameged

Fail 4 Nov 2016 56,872 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 54,385 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 51,029 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 43,865 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 37,847 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,814 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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WU08 CFN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WU08 CFN, 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 WU08 CFN?

You can check the full history of WU08 CFN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WU08 CFN registered?

WU08 CFN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is WU08 CFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 CFN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU08 CFN have outstanding finance?

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