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R40 KTC

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,465 mi
Last recorded104,465 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 KTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 104,465 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 101,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated started cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated started cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 99,472 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 97,373 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 94,445 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 89,763 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 84,693 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 82,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2017 77,501 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 75,159 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 63,047 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 49,877 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 49,753 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2013 35,497 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 20,975 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 20,452 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 19,620 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 19,617 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)

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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R40 KTC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R40 KTC, 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 R40 KTC registered?

R40 KTC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is R40 KTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R40 KTC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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