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V12 GRH

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

35,137 mi
Last recorded35,137 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 GRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 35,137 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 34,096 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 32,334 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 30,494 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 28,838 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 26,512 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 24,175 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 22,093 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 20,371 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 20,371 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 17,855 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 17,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 15,287 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 14,762 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 13,325 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 12,273 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracked no cords showing

n/s/r tyre slight distorted

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracked no cords showing

Pass 30 Apr 2013 11,346 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 9,604 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 8,219 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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V12 GRH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V12 GRH, 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

How do I check the history of V12 GRH?

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What year was V12 GRH registered?

V12 GRH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is V12 GRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V12 GRH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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