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GL08 HWY

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,783 mi
Last recorded43,783 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 HWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 43,783 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 43,428 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 43,142 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 42,537 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 42,250 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 41,783 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 40,098 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 37,240 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 35,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished.

Offside Rear tyre perished.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 33,660 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has tread cracking , unable to see cords through cracks at time of test.

Offside Rear tyre has tread cracking , unable to see cords through cracks at time of test.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 32,164 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 29,865 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 27,964 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 24,661 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 20,702 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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GL08 HWY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GL08 HWY, 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 GL08 HWY registered?

GL08 HWY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is GL08 HWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 HWY shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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