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HK08 KYG

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

63,131 mi
Last recorded63,131 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 KYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 63,131 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2024 60,157 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 57,580 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 54,798 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 50,922 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 48,018 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 45,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 42,072 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 38,286 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 33,607 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 29,031 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 26,539 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 26,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 22,228 miles

All tyre worn smooth on very inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2012 16,804 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 11,637 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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HK08 KYG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HK08 KYG, 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 HK08 KYG registered?

HK08 KYG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is HK08 KYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 KYG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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