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G1 EMW

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,597 mi
Last recorded53,597 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 EMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2026 53,597 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 51,083 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 47,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 43,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog light damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2022 36,347 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 32,710 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 28,083 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 27,317 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2018 26,356 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn on the outer edge / tread damage

Pass 15 Sep 2017 25,592 miles

nearside rear tyre is slightly worn on the outer edge tread damage

Pass 10 Oct 2016 18,664 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 5,880 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 4,106 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 4,073 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 4,006 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 3,554 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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G1 EMW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 G1 EMW, 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 G1 EMW registered?

G1 EMW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is G1 EMW safe to buy?

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