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GJ08 ZDU

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,453 mi
Last recorded66,453 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 ZDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2017 66,453 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 63,868 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,267 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 56,267 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 54,307 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 41,847 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 34,971 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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GJ08 ZDU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJ08 ZDU, 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 GJ08 ZDU registered?

GJ08 ZDU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is GJ08 ZDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 ZDU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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