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KR08 EYX

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,844 mi
Last recorded73,844 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 EYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 73,844 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 72,885 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 72,885 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 72,233 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 72,233 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 69,436 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 65,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 62,245 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 60,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2011 32,668 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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KR08 EYX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KR08 EYX, 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 KR08 EYX registered?

KR08 EYX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is KR08 EYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 EYX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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