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LK08 VDF

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,159 mi
Last recorded66,159 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 VDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 66,159 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 66,155 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 61,575 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 61,549 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 60,016 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 60,014 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 57,511 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 57,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 52,945 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 48,256 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 48,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 47,707 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 42,844 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 38,106 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 35,337 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 34,111 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 31,547 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 24,208 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 18,461 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 16,155 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges-and perished

nearside front tyre -tread worn and started to split on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2013 16,155 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges-and perished

nearside front tyre -tread worn and started to split on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 14,639 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2012 13,698 miles

Offside rear tyre has a cut to the inside sidewall not in excess of the failue limits

Pass 2 Jun 2011 12,184 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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LK08 VDF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK08 VDF, 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 LK08 VDF registered?

LK08 VDF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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