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G1 USR

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

87,545 mi
Last recorded87,545 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 USR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 87,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 78,007 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 71,514 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 65,452 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 59,624 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 54,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Unable to fully inspect coil spring

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

Offside Rear Unable to fully inspect coil spring

Pass 19 Nov 2019 48,039 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 45,127 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 39,293 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and Bald on Inner Shoulder and tread perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 35,810 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cracks to tread

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 35,809 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre has cracks to tread

Offside Rear tyre has cracks to tread

Pass 4 Jul 2016 32,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner

Pass 29 Jul 2015 30,051 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 25,292 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 20,815 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 16,247 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 13,516 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 USR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 USR, 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 USR registered?

G1 USR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is G1 USR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G1 USR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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