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SL55 GPB

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

68,760 mi
Last recorded68,760 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL55 GPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 68,760 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 68,254 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 64,451 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 62,852 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 58,604 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 57,721 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 55,638 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 50,922 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 49,295 miles

Nearside Rear Alloy rim damage

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 47,136 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 45,692 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 44,600 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 44,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 41,765 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 37,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 37,354 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 34,403 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 24,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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SL55 GPB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SL55 GPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL55 GPB registered?

SL55 GPB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is SL55 GPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL55 GPB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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