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KP08 VJL

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

71,193 mi
Last recorded71,193 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 VJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 71,193 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 69,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 66,759 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 56,199 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 55,706 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 51,263 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 51,142 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 50,329 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 49,044 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 46,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm . 285/35ZR 18 97Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 44,074 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 41,484 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 41,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 35,354 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 29,431 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 22,145 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,235 miles

both rear tyres wearing low (3mm)

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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KP08 VJL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KP08 VJL, 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 KP08 VJL registered?

KP08 VJL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is KP08 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP08 VJL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KP08 VJL have outstanding finance?

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