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SL08GDO
2008 MERCEDES-BENZ E280 CDI SPORT AUTO
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2987cc
General Information
- Registration SL08GDO
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model E280 CDI SPORT AUTO
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2987cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
16
Passes
4
Failures
80%
Pass Rate
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42 Total Defects Recorded
14 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 143,684 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
7 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 136,280 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 128,054 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side front ()
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
20 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 119,310 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
23 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,304 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 108,447 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
20 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 103,557 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
19 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 103,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn press in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 3rd brake lamp not working
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
29 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,215 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2019 11 Jun 202627 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,689 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
5 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,879 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2017 11 Jun 202624 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,995 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,082 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
7 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 66,082 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
11 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,211 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2014 11 Jun 202611 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 62,211 MI
11 Jun 20269 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,608 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2013 11 Jun 202611 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,536 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2012 11 Jun 202611 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 23,533 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 9,273 MI
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SL08GDO was registered on 2008-03-14
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