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BJ58 FLA

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

51,589 mi
Last recorded51,589 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 FLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 51,589 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 48,411 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 48,375 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 44,900 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 40,282 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 35,999 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 32,622 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 30,192 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 27,579 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 23,704 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 20,548 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 19,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 18,643 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 16,913 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 16,913 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 15,179 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 13,048 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 10,941 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 8,287 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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BJ58 FLA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BJ58 FLA, 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 BJ58 FLA registered?

BJ58 FLA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is BJ58 FLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ58 FLA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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