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37 GJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

53,892 mi
Last recorded53,892 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration37 GJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 53,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 53,657 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 53,464 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 53,068 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 51,662 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 50,392 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 48,357 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 46,410 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 43,357 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 43,317 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2017 39,395 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 32,180 miles

NSF Fog light inop

Pass 28 Jan 2015 29,757 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 25,438 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 21,611 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 14,266 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 8,161 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 8,161 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 7,727 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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37 GJ 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 89.5%.

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 37 GJ, 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 37 GJ registered?

37 GJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is 37 GJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 37 GJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 37 GJ have outstanding finance?

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