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SL08GDV
2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2987cc
General Information
- Registration SL08GDV
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model S-Class
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2987cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
16
Passes
2
Failures
88.89%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
22 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 142,854 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2026 11 Jun 202614 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 138,090 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
2 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 135,498 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 126,433 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
6 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 116,967 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 110,557 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,511 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
15 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,566 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres low and worn on inner edges
- alignment
12 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,392 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn on inside
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside
2 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,261 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2017 11 Jun 202629 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,402 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers and under trays fitted
3 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,086 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
25 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,452 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2015 11 Jun 202613 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,474 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2014 11 Jun 202622 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,322 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2013 11 Jun 202620 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 40,319 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
2 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,423 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2012 11 Jun 20261 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 32,422 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
- Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SL08GDV was registered on 2008-03-04
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