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K8 PUR

2010 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,202 mi
Last recorded55,202 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl39,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 PUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 55,202 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 55,173 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 55,145 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 54,589 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 54,301 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 53,391 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under tray cover fitted

Fail 17 May 2019 53,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower shocksabor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn shocksabor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under tray cover fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 50,796 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 43,593 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 34,908 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 26,018 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 17,301 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 17,301 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 16,158 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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K8 PUR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 39,574 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 K8 PUR, 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 16 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 K8 PUR registered?

K8 PUR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 September 2010.

Is K8 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 PUR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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