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LT08 LKK

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,164 mi
Last recorded85,164 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 LKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 85,164 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 84,485 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 68,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 59,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 59,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 48,887 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 48,359 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 46,266 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 44,901 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 42,406 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 39,839 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 36,844 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear tyres cracking replace a.s.a.p

Fail 24 Mar 2016 36,844 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear tyres cracking replace a.s.a.p

Pass 3 Mar 2015 31,041 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 26,452 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 26,452 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 23,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 20,560 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 18,085 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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LT08 LKK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LT08 LKK, 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 LT08 LKK registered?

LT08 LKK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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