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V8 KBW

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,249 mi
Last recorded50,249 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 KBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 50,249 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 50,219 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 48,380 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 46,362 miles

Nearside Front Inner alloy wheel repaired inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Underneath covered with plastic under trays

Pass 8 Aug 2022 42,822 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 37,769 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 37,686 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 33,655 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 28,028 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 27,315 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 26,129 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 24,876 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 21,810 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 21,231 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2013 18,776 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 15,648 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 13,082 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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V8 KBW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 V8 KBW, 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 V8 KBW registered?

V8 KBW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is V8 KBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 KBW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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