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LK08 YNU

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 6200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

31,844 mi
Last recorded31,844 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 YNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 31,844 miles

Both front headlight deflector fitted.

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

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))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 31,840 miles

Emissions not tested Failing on CO Lamda and hydrocarbon on second fast idle clogging emission machine. unable to complete test. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to off-side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to off-side (4.1.2 (c))

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

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))

Fail 22 May 2019 50,744 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard N/S AND O/S (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S AND O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 May 2019 50,744 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S AND O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 YNU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 6,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 YNU, 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 YNU registered?

LK08 YNU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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