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LR08 YKM

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,584 mi
Last recorded57,584 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 YKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 57,584 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 57,582 miles

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 49,779 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 46,449 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 43,055 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 40,563 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 40,555 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 38,098 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 36,312 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 31,951 miles

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 11 Sep 2017 28,707 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 26,530 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 23,445 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 19,080 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 17,910 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 14,392 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 11,257 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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LR08 YKM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LR08 YKM, 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 LR08 YKM registered?

LR08 YKM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is LR08 YKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 YKM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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