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97 KOK

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,893 mi
Last recorded48,893 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration97 KOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2025 48,893 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 48,492 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 48,135 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 47,863 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 47,167 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 46,878 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 44,668 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 40,524 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 36,859 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 31,927 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 27,522 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 22,137 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 17,707 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 15,346 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 11,690 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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97 KOK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 97 KOK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 97 KOK registered?

97 KOK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is 97 KOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 97 KOK shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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