Our verdict
The right robot for a small flat suburban lawn. Quiet, neat, reliable, and Gardena have been making robots for years. If your lawn is under 250m², it is the safer choice over the new Mammotion or Segway entry models.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Quietest robot in this list
- Gardena reliability is well-regarded
- Simple to set up
- Compact dock
Cons
- Only 250m² — very limited
- 16cm cut is tiny
- Boundary wire setup still required
Full specs
| Type | Robotic |
|---|---|
| Cut width | 16 cm |
| Engine / Power | Gardena brushless |
| Weight | 7 kg |
| Deck | Composite |
| Self-propelled | Yes |
| Rear roller | No |
| Mulching | Yes |
| Cutting heights | 6 positions |
| Bag capacity | — |
| Suited to lawn | Small |
| Noise level | 58 dB |
Buying second-hand
£170–340 used. Boundary wire integrity check as always. Gardena dock contacts are gold-plated and rarely corrode — that is a quality marker. Confirm the seller has the original cutting blades stored (they wear and 4-pack costs £15). Reset the Gardena Smart app before purchase.
Where to buy the Gardena Sileno Minimo
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Repair-cost reference
UK 2026 ballpark prices for the parts you're most likely to need on this mower. OEM is dealer-genuine; aftermarket is what you'll find on eBay or generic small-engine suppliers. Use these to sense-check any quote and to negotiate on used buys.
| Part / job | OEM | Aftermarket |
|---|---|---|
|
Replacement 16cm blade
Annual sharpening is free; replace when bent or cracked.
|
£24–£32 | £8–£12 |
|
Replacement battery
Wear part — typical 3–5 years to 80% capacity. The biggest single repair cost on any battery mower.
|
£90–£180 | £55–£120 |
|
Mainboard / control unit
Failure typically requires dealer fit. Not economic past 8 years on entry-tier robots.
|
£180–£320 | — |
|
Boundary wire repair (per splice)
Most common robotic fault — see /blog/robotic-mower-boundary-wire-repair.
|
£12 connector | £4 |
Fair-offer calculator
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Calculations are guidance, not gospel. Used-market prices vary by region (Scotland is typically 10–15% cheaper than the South-East), season (October cheapest, March most expensive), and seller motivation.
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