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V8 GXO

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,018 mi
Last recorded51,018 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 GXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 51,018 miles

some steel brake pipes covered in grease

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Fail 30 Jul 2026 51,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

some steel brake pipes covered in grease

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Pass 2 May 2025 50,935 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 50,524 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 50,298 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 49,410 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 48,912 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 47,796 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 47,771 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 47,759 miles

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 43,810 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2017 40,390 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 36,118 miles

Undertrays

Pass 17 Feb 2015 31,135 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 27,428 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 23,505 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 21,887 miles

n/s/r tyre now at 3mm

o/s/r tyre now at 3.5mm

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Jun 2011 15,560 miles

both front tyres have splits on inner side walls

n/s/r has cut to inner curb band

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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V8 GXO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V8 GXO, 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 V8 GXO registered?

V8 GXO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is V8 GXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 GXO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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