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DK08 XUN

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

67,403 mi
Last recorded67,403 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 XUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 67,403 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 64,549 miles

Offside Front Lower spring strut ball joint seized

Pass 8 Nov 2023 62,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hydro bush leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 58,821 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 58,821 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 56,143 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 50,955 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 46,840 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 41,952 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 37,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking inner tread block

Offside Front Tyre cracking inner tread block

Pass 16 Feb 2016 31,154 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 27,456 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 27,392 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 24,821 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 22,216 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 17,750 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,213 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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DK08 XUN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 DK08 XUN, 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 DK08 XUN registered?

DK08 XUN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is DK08 XUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK08 XUN 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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