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HK57 XKP

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

114,250 mi
Last recorded114,250 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 XKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 114,250 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 114,231 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 108,540 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 106,512 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 105,222 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 101,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 101,413 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 92,330 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 84,658 miles

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

Offside Front Inner fluid leak from bush

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 76,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 69,983 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 69,594 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to rust (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 68,843 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 65,163 miles

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 24 Jan 2014 55,689 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 45,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 35,702 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 28,525 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 28,317 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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HK57 XKP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HK57 XKP, 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 HK57 XKP registered?

HK57 XKP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is HK57 XKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK57 XKP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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