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KS57 WCC

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,868 mi
Last recorded52,868 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 52,868 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 52,691 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 52,691 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 52,577 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 51,242 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 49,816 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 47,433 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 46,396 miles

Both off side tyres cracking with age

rear prop doughnut split

Pass 22 Mar 2019 44,046 miles

255/35/zr19 96y mo1 bridgestone potenza re050a

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule advise replacement (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall/advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 44,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

255/35/zr19 96y mo1 bridgestone potenza re050a

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule advise replacement (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall/advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 41,955 miles

255/35/zr19 /96y mo1 bridgestone

strong advisory that both front tyre inner sidewalls are perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2017 39,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,878 miles

285/30/zr19 98y bridgestone

offside rear tyre perishing and has several deep cuts in tread

rear brake discs corrodeing

Pass 31 Mar 2015 32,107 miles

rear brake discs starting to corrode on inner surfaces

Pass 24 Mar 2014 27,461 miles

255/35/zr19 99y bridgestone

rear brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

very strong advisory that the offside front tyre inner side wall is perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2013 19,992 miles

rear brake discs starting to corrode on inner surfaces

Pass 3 Apr 2012 14,059 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 13,376 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 11,718 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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KS57 WCC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 WCC, 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 KS57 WCC?

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What year was KS57 WCC registered?

KS57 WCC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 February 2008.

Is KS57 WCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 WCC 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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