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K3 EFL

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,456 mi
Last recorded96,456 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 EFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 96,456 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 96,456 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 93,882 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 90,631 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 82,609 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 74,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 69,551 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 59,528 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 59,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2018 56,203 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 56,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2017 50,414 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 43,948 miles

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jun 2015 36,022 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre slight damage to inner sidewall and cracks

Pass 6 Jun 2014 30,854 miles

Cut in nearside front inner tyre wall (no chords visible)

Offside rear tyre has a cut to the chords, but the cut is less than 25mm long

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 26,178 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge chords not exposed yet but tyre cut

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 22,811 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 22,811 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge and cracks in inner sidewall

Pass 8 Jun 2011 18,257 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2011 18,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

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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K3 EFL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K3 EFL, 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 K3 EFL registered?

K3 EFL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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