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OV08 TKO

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,700 mi
Last recorded65,700 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 TKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 65,700 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 65,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 64,878 miles

Under trays fitted as standard obscuring some components

Pass 20 Mar 2023 62,480 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 58,535 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 58,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 54,564 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 47,555 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 44,152 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 42,628 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 41,463 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 37,560 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 32,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 27,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 24,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished and wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2011 19,826 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 19,826 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,690 miles

rear tyres showing signs of deteriation similar to that on front tyres

Fail 21 Apr 2011 15,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear tyres showing signs of deteriation similar to that on front tyres

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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OV08 TKO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 OV08 TKO, 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 OV08 TKO registered?

OV08 TKO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 May 2008.

Is OV08 TKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 TKO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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