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L77 GCE

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,264 mi
Last recorded100,264 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL77 GCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 100,264 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 93,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play caster arm ball joint. Attention soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Attention soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 87,330 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 82,997 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 75,656 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 6 Sep 2021 72,141 miles

UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING VIEW.

Pass 23 Sep 2020 69,878 miles

Nearside Front shock dust cover split

Fail 23 Sep 2020 69,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front shock dust cover split

Pass 12 Sep 2019 60,921 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 56,236 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 51,453 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 46,249 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 38,604 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lower shock absorber joint. (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lower shock absorber joint. (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 27,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2014 27,049 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 23,021 miles

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

Nearside rear suspension strut slightly damp at bottom

Fail 3 Sep 2013 23,018 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear suspension strut slightly damp at bottom

Pass 11 Sep 2012 18,659 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 14,687 miles

Nearside 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)

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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L77 GCE 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 L77 GCE, 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 L77 GCE registered?

L77 GCE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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