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3 GEX

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,900 mi
Last recorded38,900 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 GEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 38,900 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 38,085 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 36,674 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 34,334 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 32,211 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 30,740 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 27,074 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 24,408 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 21,943 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 19,932 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 18,612 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 15,928 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 14,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 11,457 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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3 GEX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 3 GEX, 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

How do I check the history of 3 GEX?

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What year was 3 GEX registered?

3 GEX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is 3 GEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 GEX shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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