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KS08 LZH

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,744 mi
Last recorded64,744 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 LZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2025 64,744 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 64,473 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 62,822 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 61,690 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2020 60,688 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 56,823 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 15 May 2018 49,856 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 44,238 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 43,853 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 38,607 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 30,529 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 31,523 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 May 2013 25,316 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre brake light lose

Fail 10 May 2013 25,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre brake light lose

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)

front wipers smearing

rear tyre sidewalls damaged both

Pass 14 May 2012 20,655 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 15,787 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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KS08 LZH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KS08 LZH, 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

How do I check the history of KS08 LZH?

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What year was KS08 LZH registered?

KS08 LZH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is KS08 LZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 LZH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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