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G8 GYW

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,587 mi
Last recorded36,587 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 GYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 36,587 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 32,493 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 32,430 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 32,430 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 30,376 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 28,993 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 28,424 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 24,878 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 24,878 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 23,903 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 20,915 miles

Offside Front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 19,519 miles

Damage to the outer wall of the offside front tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2015 16,752 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 13,716 miles

Slight damage to the outer wall of the nearside front tyre

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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G8 GYW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 34,709 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 G8 GYW, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was G8 GYW registered?

G8 GYW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 July 2011.

Is G8 GYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 GYW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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