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GV08 UWN

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,459 mi
Last recorded89,459 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 UWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 89,459 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2024 85,501 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 85,501 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 81,278 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Apr 2023 81,278 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 78,844 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 73,697 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 73,697 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 69,783 miles

foot opperated hand brake not releasing correctly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 63,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 55,693 miles

handbrake pedel not returning

Pass 27 Feb 2017 47,494 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner shoulder

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner shoulder

Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,014 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 46,014 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 40,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 35,367 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 35,367 miles

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

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 May 2013 29,374 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 23,489 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 18,465 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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GV08 UWN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV08 UWN, 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 GV08 UWN registered?

GV08 UWN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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