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KW08 ARO

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

103,716 mi
Last recorded103,716 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 ARO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 103,716 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 100,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 99,819 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 98,526 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 97,661 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 97,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 91,579 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 85,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 78,207 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 20 Jan 2018 71,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Ball joint (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 65,702 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 58,370 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 49,004 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 40,584 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 37,600 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 27,942 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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KW08 ARO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KW08 ARO, 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 KW08 ARO registered?

KW08 ARO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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The MOT history for KW08 ARO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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