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X1 FDR

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

96,065 mi
Last recorded96,065 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 FDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 96,065 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 86,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 82,842 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 75,995 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 63,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 48,098 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 35,612 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 35,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake disc backplate corroded insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2019 34,495 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 33,337 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 31,422 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 28,136 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring areas of the vehicle

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 21,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 14,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 5,974 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 5,233 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 4,550 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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X1 FDR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X1 FDR, 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 X1 FDR registered?

X1 FDR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is X1 FDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X1 FDR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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