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G9 FAG

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,117 mi
Last recorded98,117 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 FAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 98,117 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2024 97,835 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 96,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 93,839 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 93,462 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 93,283 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 93,283 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 May 2017 91,677 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 87,244 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 87,244 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 78,476 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 78,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 64,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2012 46,945 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 46,945 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 25,544 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 25,544 miles

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

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

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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G9 FAG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G9 FAG, 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 G9 FAG registered?

G9 FAG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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