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BD08 NFZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

39,496 mi
Last recorded39,496 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 NFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 39,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play and boot deteriating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light small crack in lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber dust cover splitting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Sep 2026 39,481 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 37,514 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 35,045 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h1 arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 35,045 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h1 arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 32,260 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 31,915 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 31,224 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 30,328 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 29,822 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 29,821 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 28,649 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 28,641 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 27,865 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 26,058 miles

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

N/s/f tyrewall has cut

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 24,369 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 22,924 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 21,396 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 19,580 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 16,938 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 15,344 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 NFZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NFZ, 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 NFZ registered?

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

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