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LX08 KNY

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,786 mi
Last recorded75,786 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 KNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2025 75,786 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 74,982 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 74,099 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 72,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Bottom air suspension ball joint on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 70,535 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 67,737 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 65,552 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 63,169 miles

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2016 60,768 miles

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 50,482 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 43,836 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 35,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 27,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake application uneven

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 20,801 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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LX08 KNY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LX08 KNY, 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 LX08 KNY registered?

LX08 KNY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is LX08 KNY safe to buy?

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