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LS08 NSK

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,295 mi
Last recorded102,295 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 NSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 102,295 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 96,567 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 91,369 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 87,846 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 87,846 miles

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

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

battery warning light on

Pass 7 Sep 2018 81,432 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 76,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 66,555 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 66,555 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 58,111 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 58,110 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 49,382 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 40,048 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 31,241 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,251 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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LS08 NSK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LS08 NSK, 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 LS08 NSK registered?

LS08 NSK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is LS08 NSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 NSK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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