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V3 GMG

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,495 mi
Last recorded79,495 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 GMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 79,495 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 77,383 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 70,384 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 63,855 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 63,855 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 59,878 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 54,702 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 53,355 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 53,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 49,487 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 44,514 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 39,540 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 39,492 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 39,492 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 51,350 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 37,365 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 36,152 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 34,412 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 32,067 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 28,478 miles

Nearside Front 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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V3 GMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V3 GMG, 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 V3 GMG registered?

V3 GMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is V3 GMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V3 GMG shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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