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KW08 TTE

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,145 mi
Last recorded62,145 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 TTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 62,145 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 60,750 miles

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

Offside Front brake back plate loose but secure, (rattling

Fail 3 Feb 2025 60,784 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 58,104 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 56,596 miles

under covers fitted to car unable to inspect all

Pass 30 Apr 2019 52,326 miles

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

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

under covers fitted to this car unable to see all components

Fail 18 Apr 2019 52,222 miles

Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

under covers fitted to this car unable to see all components

Pass 8 Dec 2017 46,390 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 46,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to Tyre wear (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on 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 9 Dec 2016 38,047 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 31,410 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 28,419 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 26,865 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 23,385 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 23,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 22,908 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 18,149 miles

Both front tyres starting to deteriorate, 255/35Y19 MO1

Both rear tyres wearing on very inner edge, 285/30Y19 MO1

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 TTE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KW08 TTE, 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 KW08 TTE?

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What year was KW08 TTE registered?

KW08 TTE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is KW08 TTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 TTE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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