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G23 KAS

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,292 mi
Last recorded46,292 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 KAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 46,292 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 45,834 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 44,833 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 44,824 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 43,718 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 42,332 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 40,116 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 38,743 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 37,203 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 33,479 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 31,595 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 28,519 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 23,400 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 17,380 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 16,538 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 16,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 13,465 miles

advise nearside & offside front tyres tread cracking & perishing

advise nearside rear tyre tread cracking & perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2011 10,416 miles

advise front tyres & nearside rear tyre tread cracking & perishing

Fail 20 Apr 2011 10,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise front tyres & nearside rear tyre tread cracking & perishing

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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G23 KAS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G23 KAS, 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 G23 KAS?

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What year was G23 KAS registered?

G23 KAS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is G23 KAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G23 KAS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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