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S500 GNR

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,168 mi
Last recorded80,168 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 GNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 80,168 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 80,161 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2024 77,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 72,951 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 72,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2022 72,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 May 2021 71,236 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 69,915 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 68,837 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 67,534 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 66,100 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 63,806 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 60,857 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 56,968 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 54,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Both rear tyres have cuts not deep enough or long enough to reach cords

Fail 18 Mar 2013 54,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Both rear tyres have cuts not deep enough or long enough to reach cords

Pass 25 Jun 2012 47,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 33,015 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 33,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre starting to crack between inner sidewall and treads

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

Offside rear tyre starting to crack between inner sidewall and treads

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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S500 GNR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S500 GNR, 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 S500 GNR registered?

S500 GNR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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