MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,134 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear fuel pipes corroded
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)
under body covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
low tyre pressure warning (run flat indicator)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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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.
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