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BF57 ALF

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

78,475 mi
Last recorded78,475 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 ALF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 78,475 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 76,407 miles

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))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 73,546 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 72,865 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 68,405 miles

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))

Fail 24 Dec 2021 68,394 miles

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))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 66,638 miles

engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 3 Dec 2019 61,453 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 56,638 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 55,963 miles

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 52,621 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 49,787 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 41,065 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 37,243 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 28,805 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 24,503 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 21,146 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF57 ALF registered?

BF57 ALF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is BF57 ALF safe to buy?

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