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KR08 TUJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,384 mi
Last recorded74,384 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 TUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 74,384 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 74,092 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension unit damaged but not to excess slight play on lower ball joint air bag unit (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 74,092 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension unit damaged but not to excess slight play on lower ball joint air bag unit (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 73,480 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 72,128 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 72,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 71,292 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 70,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Slight play on bush for airbag unit (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 66,839 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,262 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 63,152 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 59,443 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 53,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front strut lower ball joints have slight play

Pass 30 Aug 2013 46,372 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 36,273 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 36,271 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2011 28,193 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 TUJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR08 TUJ registered?

KR08 TUJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is KR08 TUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 TUJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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