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KS57 KMY

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

81,131 mi
Last recorded81,131 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 KMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 81,131 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 80,752 miles

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 80,750 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated release handle broken ( parking brake not tested ) (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 80,684 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 79,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 77,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 74,436 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 71,047 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 66,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 59,740 miles

Front brake discs worn

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 56,308 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 53,286 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 50,388 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 46,880 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 38,351 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 35,168 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 35,164 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 34,016 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KMY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 KS57 KMY, 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 KMY registered?

KS57 KMY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is KS57 KMY safe to buy?

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