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K88 BBX

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

41,895 mi
Last recorded41,895 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 BBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 41,895 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 38,621 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 35,630 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 34,082 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 32,630 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 30,224 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 27,201 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 27,197 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 25,315 miles

Front Tyre pressure warning failure on dashboard

Pass 16 Mar 2018 24,221 miles

Vehicle fitted with plastic under trays unable to view all brake pipes and fuel lines.

Pass 13 Dec 2016 22,411 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 21,880 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 18,495 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pads low

Pass 9 Jan 2014 14,973 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 14,931 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 12,025 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 8,496 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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K88 BBX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 K88 BBX, 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 K88 BBX registered?

K88 BBX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 December 2008.

Is K88 BBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K88 BBX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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