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NV57 ZKT

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

81,901 mi
Last recorded81,901 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV57 ZKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 81,901 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 78,120 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 76,232 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 72,892 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 69,290 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 64,982 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 59,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 50,808 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 48,771 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 48,737 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 47,267 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 43,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 38,006 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 32,770 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 29,461 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 29,441 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2011 23,023 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 22,875 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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NV57 ZKT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 NV57 ZKT, 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 NV57 ZKT registered?

NV57 ZKT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is NV57 ZKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV57 ZKT shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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