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GEK 653

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,585 mi
Last recorded74,585 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEK 653
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 74,585 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 71,664 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 70,337 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 68,569 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 68,050 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp glass smashed

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 64,751 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 63,129 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 58,724 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 56,680 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 53,372 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 49,062 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 45,250 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 42,143 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 38,557 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 38,557 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front 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 27 Apr 2013 32,083 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 32,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 20,429 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 12,368 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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GEK 653 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 89.5%.

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 GEK 653, 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

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What year was GEK 653 registered?

GEK 653 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is GEK 653 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEK 653 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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