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VK08 WXX

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,990 mi
Last recorded58,990 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 WXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 58,990 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 56,505 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 56,437 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 56,308 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 49,966 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 44,213 miles

Uneven tyre wear on rear tyres

Pass 16 Oct 2013 36,141 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,042 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 29,016 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,991 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2011 22,990 miles

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

Geometry required

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre has a cut excess <25mm, but enought to reach the plyor cords.

Oil leak

Uneven tyre wear on offside rear and nearside rear 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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VK08 WXX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VK08 WXX, 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

How do I check the history of VK08 WXX?

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What year was VK08 WXX registered?

VK08 WXX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is VK08 WXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK08 WXX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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