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EY58 NKC

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,121 mi
Last recorded62,121 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY58 NKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 62,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 42,287 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 42,287 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 36,015 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 35,990 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 34,435 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 32,418 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 26,974 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2020 26,974 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2020 26,258 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 24,081 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 21,853 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

front number plate cracked and damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2017 21,808 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

front number plate cracked and damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2016 19,978 miles

All four tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 23 Dec 2015 18,579 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres have heavily aged/cracked treads

Pass 3 Nov 2014 15,291 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 13,027 miles

tyres perished

Pass 17 Oct 2012 11,300 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Oct 2011 8,545 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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EY58 NKC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EY58 NKC, 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

How do I check the history of EY58 NKC?

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What year was EY58 NKC registered?

EY58 NKC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 October 2008.

Is EY58 NKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY58 NKC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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