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BD08 NFX

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,889 mi
Last recorded127,889 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 NFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 127,889 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 127,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 121,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 109,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 106,106 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 97,115 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 96,219 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 92,546 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 89,597 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 21 Sep 2018 89,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 85,846 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

Tyre - small cut in inner shoulder - offside rear

Tyres cut - inner shoulders - nearside and offside rears

Tyres worn - inner edges - nearside and offside rear

Under trays obscuring some components

Oil leak hazardous to other road users ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 85,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed small cut - inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers obscuring some components

Tyre - small cut in inner shoulder - offside rear

Tyres cut - inner shoulders - nearside and offside rears

Tyres worn - inner edges - nearside and offside rear

Under trays obscuring some components

Under trays obscuring some components

Oil leak hazardous to other road users ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 72,331 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 72,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 56,678 miles

Advise under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing visual inspection of components.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All. (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 49,234 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 49,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 38,778 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 30,883 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre has cut on tred down to cords but less than 25mm in length / less than 10% overall width of tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2011 22,056 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 22,055 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2011 20,017 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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BD08 NFX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BD08 NFX, 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 BD08 NFX registered?

BD08 NFX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is BD08 NFX safe to buy?

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