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X1 GMB

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,621 mi
Last recorded34,621 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 GMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 34,621 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 32,895 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 31,242 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 30,904 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 30,383 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 30,383 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INER SIDEWALL SEPARATING (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2021 29,213 miles

Central THIS VEHICLE IS FITTED WITH UNDERTRAYS THAT OBSCURE THE INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE

Pass 18 Aug 2020 27,287 miles

Central Rear UNERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING INSPECTION OF UNDERSIDE

Pass 16 Aug 2019 26,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 26,333 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 24,753 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 23,360 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 21,253 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 21,253 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 19,509 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 17,064 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 15,641 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 15,557 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 12,615 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 10,389 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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X1 GMB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X1 GMB, 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 X1 GMB registered?

X1 GMB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is X1 GMB safe to buy?

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