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K2 JWM

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,992 mi
Last recorded76,992 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 JWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 76,992 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 75,843 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 75,007 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 74,648 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 73,385 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 72,390 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 70,432 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 69,080 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 65,862 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 64,061 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 61,654 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 57,319 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,066 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 45,780 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 45,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 41,807 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2012 34,112 miles

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2011 21,087 miles

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

wipers smeary

Fail 18 May 2011 21,087 miles

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

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

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

wipers smeary

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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K2 JWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 K2 JWM, 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 K2 JWM registered?

K2 JWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is K2 JWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K2 JWM shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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