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C8 GKM

2015 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,488 mi
Last recorded54,488 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl29,052 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 GKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 54,488 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 51,898 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 48,694 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 42,488 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 42,485 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall and also has a bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged bolt in valve leaking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 30,717 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 27,311 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 25,865 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 15,120 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 12,921 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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C8 GKM is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 29,052 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 C8 GKM, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C8 GKM registered?

C8 GKM is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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