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K19 BYD

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,966 mi
Last recorded100,966 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK19 BYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 100,966 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 99,706 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 98,880 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 97,198 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 94,792 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 94,515 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 90,696 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 90,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 80,805 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 67,319 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 58,043 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 47,735 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 47,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 45,068 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 42,016 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,426 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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K19 BYD 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 87.5%.

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 K19 BYD, 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 K19 BYD registered?

K19 BYD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 May 2008.

Is K19 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K19 BYD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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