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YT08 KSE

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

62,219 mi
Last recorded62,219 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 KSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 62,219 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 59,959 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 57,714 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 55,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished on outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

tested in wet

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2021 52,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 49,405 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 46,621 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 44,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 40,711 miles

Front Brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Front Tyre heavily perished/damaged sidewall

Nearside Rear Alloy wheel slightly buckled

Under body covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2017 40,596 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front Brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Front Tyre heavily perished/damaged sidewall

Nearside Rear Alloy wheel slightly buckled

Under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2016 36,613 miles

DEEP CUT IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL

Pass 12 May 2015 32,151 miles

225/35/ZR19 96Y FRONT

285/30/ZR19 98Y REAR

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

Pass 4 Mar 2014 28,753 miles

both rear tyres perishing & splitting replace asap

Pass 28 Feb 2013 25,929 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 22,579 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 16,781 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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YT08 KSE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YT08 KSE, 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 YT08 KSE registered?

YT08 KSE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YT08 KSE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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