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KY58 WZF

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,993 mi
Last recorded68,993 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 WZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 68,993 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 68,968 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2025 68,480 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 68,061 miles

parking brake binding on

Pass 9 Sep 2022 67,584 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 67,564 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 67,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 67,279 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 67,016 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 66,341 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 64,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 60,925 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 60,925 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 50,653 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mm o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 16 Aug 2012 40,926 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 40,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 28,888 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 27,092 miles

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)

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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KY58 WZF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 KY58 WZF, 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 KY58 WZF registered?

KY58 WZF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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