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GM08 BTO

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

40,493 mi
Last recorded40,493 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM08 BTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 40,493 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 39,954 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 35,809 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 35,221 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 34,925 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 34,907 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 34,032 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover, under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2019 33,684 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 May 2018 32,645 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 19 Jul 2017 30,810 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 30,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking on inner side wall

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2016 26,200 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 22,868 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 22,029 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2014 17,473 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 17,007 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 15,689 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 13,990 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 11,499 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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GM08 BTO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GM08 BTO, 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 GM08 BTO registered?

GM08 BTO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is GM08 BTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM08 BTO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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