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K8 ESN

2010 Mercedes-benz Sls

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,498 mi
Last recorded25,498 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Sls14,738 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 ESN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSls
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 25,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing primary grooves area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 25,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

TPMS light on

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing primary grooves area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 24,521 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 24,381 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 23,501 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 22,541 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 21,967 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 13 Nov 2018 21,507 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 21,507 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sls?

Based on 4,220 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.

93.5%
Pass Rate
411
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 50
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 14
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 6
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K8 ESN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sls in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz Sls models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.6% with a typical mileage of 14,738 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 Sls fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K8 ESN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sls typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K8 ESN registered?

K8 ESN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sls, first registered on 9 September 2010.

Is K8 ESN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 ESN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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