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RK58 ASU

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,520 mi
Last recorded67,520 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 ASU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 67,520 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 64,974 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 62,611 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 60,436 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 58,390 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 58,390 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 56,319 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 55,980 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 55,977 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 55,498 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 54,832 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 53,992 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 52,376 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 49,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2014 49,073 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 43,423 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 39,092 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 31,484 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 31,463 miles

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

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

both rear tyres bold on inner edges

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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RK58 ASU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 RK58 ASU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK58 ASU registered?

RK58 ASU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is RK58 ASU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK58 ASU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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