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111 GSM

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,412 mi
Last recorded82,412 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration111 GSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 82,412 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 82,115 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 79,510 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 79,491 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 78,924 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 77,670 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 75,011 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 73,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 66,694 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 57,997 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 57,997 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 48,212 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 37,281 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 29,547 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 21,718 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 21,718 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 10,708 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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111 GSM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 111 GSM, 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 111 GSM registered?

111 GSM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is 111 GSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 111 GSM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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