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GK57 WMJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,076 mi
Last recorded84,076 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK57 WMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,462cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 84,076 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2025 78,664 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 76,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not checked

Fail 16 Oct 2024 76,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not checked

Pass 19 Oct 2023 76,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2022 75,000 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Pass 7 Oct 2021 71,117 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted hand brake cables and brake pipes not checked

Pass 17 Sep 2020 67,038 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 61,832 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 59,912 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 55,230 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 47,560 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 34,383 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both front tyres Cracked/perished on inner edges

Nearside rear tyre perished/cracked

Fail 18 Dec 2014 34,383 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both front tyres Cracked/perished on inner edges

Nearside rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2013 33,470 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front hydraulic dampers dust cover split

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread also inner edge wearing smooth

Pass 1 Feb 2012 25,539 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 25,537 miles

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

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

Offside Front Air suspension accumulator slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 18,300 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 18,299 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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GK57 WMJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GK57 WMJ, 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 GK57 WMJ registered?

GK57 WMJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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