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EL02 GEE

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,883 mi
Last recorded113,883 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL02 GEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 113,883 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 113,883 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 111,522 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 111,522 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment top nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 95,462 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 83,936 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 82,582 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 82,564 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 78,355 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Fail 5 May 2016 78,355 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 1 May 2015 62,911 miles

engine man light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 May 2015 62,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine man light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2014 54,483 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 54,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2013 44,657 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 33,960 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,532 miles

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

n/s/r tyre inner side wall cracking but no to cords or plys

o/s/r tyre starting to perrish & worn inner edge but not to cords or plys

Fail 30 Mar 2011 29,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre inner side wall cracking but no to cords or plys

o/s/r tyre starting to perrish & worn inner edge but not to cords or plys

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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EL02 GEE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 EL02 GEE, 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 EL02 GEE registered?

EL02 GEE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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