2008 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.5L Petrol · 6060 KC
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.5L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 81,053 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,053 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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6060 KC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 81,053 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
6060 KC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sl (6060 KC) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
6060 KC Mileage History
- 13/03/202369,249 mi
- 14/03/202472,699 mi+3,450 mi
- 25/02/202576,927 mi+4,228 mi
- 09/03/202681,053 mi+4,126 mi
- 09/03/202681,053 mi
Average of roughly 3,948 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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