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KS57 AUT

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,877 mi
Last recorded113,877 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 AUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 113,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective mid broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective mid/missing (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 109,212 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 104,898 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier in carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 101,826 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 101,824 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud sheered (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 98,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 97,375 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 97,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe above rear axle heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner lower suspension arm bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 94,883 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 91,394 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 5 Jul 2017 83,247 miles

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

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 4 Jul 2016 77,299 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 69,974 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/side front tyre outer wall developing slight cracks

Pass 19 Aug 2014 69,592 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 65,992 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 65,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 62,403 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 50,009 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has small cut on outer side wall but cords not showing

Pass 30 Dec 2010 36,893 miles

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

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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KS57 AUT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KS57 AUT, 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 KS57 AUT registered?

KS57 AUT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 January 2008.

Is KS57 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 AUT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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