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WXI 610

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,956 mi
Last recorded62,956 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWXI 610
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 62,956 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 59,699 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 56,491 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 53,706 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 51,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 51,035 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 47,658 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 46,422 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 46,422 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 44,481 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2018 41,391 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 38,625 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 35,595 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 35,592 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2015 32,417 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

Slight wear on inner edge of N/S/R tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2014 29,544 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 25,163 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 22,340 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 22,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 18,967 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on edges.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 18,967 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on edges.

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges.

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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WXI 610 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WXI 610, 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 WXI 610 registered?

WXI 610 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 November 2008.

Is WXI 610 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WXI 610 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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