MOT Status
ValidMileage
78,475 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust system rusty in places
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Road wheel slightly distorted All road wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted through out obscuring some testable items
Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust system rusty in places
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Road wheel slightly distorted All road wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted through out obscuring some testable items
Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nearside rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside front jacking block damaged
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted through out
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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BF57 ALF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 BF57 ALF, 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 BF57 ALF registered?
BF57 ALF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 May 2008.
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