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SK08 CAO

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,588 mi
Last recorded38,588 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 CAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 38,588 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 37,682 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 36,309 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 35,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 34,934 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres affected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 33,992 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 33,405 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 33,380 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 32,008 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 31,165 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 31,165 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

front -rear brake pipes corroded at rear

Pass 21 Mar 2017 29,943 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 28,098 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 28,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight front brake vibration

Pass 27 Feb 2015 23,970 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 23,913 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f and both rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2014 14,946 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 13,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres cracking between treads

Pass 17 Apr 2012 10,447 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 8,042 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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SK08 CAO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SK08 CAO, 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 SK08 CAO registered?

SK08 CAO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is SK08 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK08 CAO shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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