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KM08 WPA

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,680 mi
Last recorded87,680 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 WPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 87,680 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 87,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 86,342 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 starting to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 83,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 83,315 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 81,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm and scrubbing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 81,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm and scrubbing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 73,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 67,266 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 67,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 59,937 miles

Both front tyres cracking slightly on outer edges

Pass 2 Jan 2016 53,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 45,522 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 37,515 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 32,990 miles

Both front tyres have slight damage to sidewalls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 27,067 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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KM08 WPA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 KM08 WPA, 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 KM08 WPA registered?

KM08 WPA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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