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BFZ 155

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,931 mi
Last recorded85,931 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 155
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 85,931 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 85,931 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 73,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 71,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom bush bolted to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom bush bolted to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 67,052 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 67,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pads warning light on

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 63,701 miles

Front Brakes slightly uneven.

Pass 17 Sep 2019 60,485 miles

Battery warning light on.

Front brakes slightly uneven.

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))

battery poor/flat.

Pass 15 Sep 2018 58,510 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 56,278 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 May 2017 56,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 47,370 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2016 47,370 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 40,102 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 36,810 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 36,774 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 28,996 miles

Cracks on inner sidewalls of both rear tyres.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 28,996 miles

Cracks on inner sidewalls of both rear tyres.

Fail 11 Jul 2013 26,544 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 26,544 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 23,354 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 21,373 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 15,458 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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BFZ 155 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BFZ 155, 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 BFZ 155 registered?

BFZ 155 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is BFZ 155 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFZ 155 shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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