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BF08 FXP

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,134 mi
Last recorded145,134 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 FXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 145,134 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box leaking / rattling (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

under-body corrosion at rear

Pass 15 Oct 2024 137,894 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box leaking / rattling (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 130,602 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.1mm/very worn on edge /***close to ply or cord / mot refusal*** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.8mm/very worn on edge /***close to ply or cord / mot refusal*** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 130,602 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.1mm/very worn on edge /***close to ply or cord / mot refusal*** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.8mm/very worn on edge /***close to ply or cord / mot refusal*** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 120,977 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 111,957 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2021 111,924 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 102,960 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 97,667 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 95,942 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 95,655 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 91,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 81,957 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 71,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 61,872 miles

low tyre pressure warning (run flat indicator)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 52,075 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 52,063 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 41,308 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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BF08 FXP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BF08 FXP, 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 BF08 FXP registered?

BF08 FXP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BF08 FXP safe to buy?

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