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GP02 MOR

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,944 mi
Last recorded96,944 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP02 MOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 96,944 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 96,943 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 88,301 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 88,298 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 80,731 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 74,185 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 74,106 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 74,085 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 72,175 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 67,995 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 67,995 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 62,967 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 59,763 miles

Engine Covers / Undertrays Fitted

Offside Front Tyre split but not to cords

Fail 22 May 2017 59,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine Covers / Undertrays Fitted

Offside Front Tyre split but not to cords

Pass 26 May 2016 56,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 53,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 46,108 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 35,771 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 35,771 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2012 27,995 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 13,723 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 13,723 miles

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

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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GP02 MOR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GP02 MOR, 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 GP02 MOR registered?

GP02 MOR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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