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2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,690 mi
Last recorded29,690 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1188 KB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 29,690 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 28,353 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 27,657 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 27,382 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 26,104 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 25,075 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 24,489 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 23,503 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 22,176 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 19,779 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 19,146 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 17,995 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 17,995 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 16,835 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 15,542 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 13,903 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 13,875 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 8,482 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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1188 KB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 1188 KB, 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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1188 KB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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