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B15 KAT

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

61,216 mi
Last recorded61,216 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 KAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 61,216 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 59,300 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 58,428 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 58,344 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 57,901 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 57,397 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 57,082 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 56,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 56,214 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 54,317 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 51,199 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 48,153 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 48,112 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 47,559 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 46,124 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage

Pass 13 Feb 2013 39,220 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 26,278 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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B15 KAT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 B15 KAT, 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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What year was B15 KAT registered?

B15 KAT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is B15 KAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 KAT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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