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KV08 ONO

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,139 mi
Last recorded98,139 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 ONO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 98,139 miles

battery insecure

Fail 10 Sep 2026 98,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear shocks corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2025 96,110 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 95,978 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 92,922 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 92,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2023 87,028 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 84,404 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 84,404 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2021 81,971 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2021 81,971 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 75,104 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 68,792 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 68,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 58,488 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 45,532 miles

Nearside Front tyre is perishing/starting to split on inside edge

Pass 9 Jun 2016 37,239 miles

Offside front tyre slightly perished.

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Fail 22 May 2015 34,601 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2015 34,601 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 30,787 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 30,025 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 30,025 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 29,703 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 25,398 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2012 25,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2011 22,766 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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KV08 ONO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KV08 ONO, 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 KV08 ONO registered?

KV08 ONO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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