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K5 YRR

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

79,426 mi
Last recorded79,426 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 YRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 79,426 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 72,885 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 69,710 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 66,264 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 66,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 64,111 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 64,109 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 61,452 miles

cracking x2 front tyres worn inner edges

small chip windscreen zone b

Fail 14 Apr 2021 61,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn on hub rear of 2 bbjs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

cracking x2 front tyres worn inner edges

slight movement x2 front wheel bearings

small chip windscreen zone b

Pass 19 May 2020 59,783 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 56,722 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 56,721 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 55,411 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 53,026 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 51,541 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2015 49,638 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,624 miles

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 47,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has cords exposed but not greater than 20mm

Pass 22 Apr 2013 36,486 miles

Both front tyre slightly perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 28,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 28,631 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 17,578 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 17,550 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2011 17,550 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

front tyres wearing inner edge

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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K5 YRR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 K5 YRR, 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 K5 YRR registered?

K5 YRR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is K5 YRR safe to buy?

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