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X111 WHO

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,920 mi
Last recorded53,920 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX111 WHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 53,920 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 51,445 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 51,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 48,456 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 45,553 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 41,698 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 39,550 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 39,550 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 35,692 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 35,635 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 31,434 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 28,508 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 25,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 23,008 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2014 18,476 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 18,476 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 15,585 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 13,395 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 10,030 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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X111 WHO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc 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 X111 WHO, 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.

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What year was X111 WHO registered?

X111 WHO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is X111 WHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X111 WHO 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.

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