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KW08 GZU

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,109 mi
Last recorded78,109 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 GZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2025 78,109 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 73,728 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 63,504 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 56,527 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 49,944 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 37,900 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 33,400 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 31,300 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 29,606 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 23,868 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 22,348 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 30 May 2014 21,386 miles

eml is on

n/s rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn low on both edges

Pass 12 Feb 2013 19,542 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 18,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

mil light staying on/nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner tread

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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KW08 GZU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 KW08 GZU, 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 KW08 GZU registered?

KW08 GZU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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