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BNZ 230

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

104,574 mi
Last recorded104,574 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 230
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 104,574 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper horse shoe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 99,616 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 93,242 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 84,788 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 84,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 80,435 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 79,787 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play shock absorber lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 78,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 72,760 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner tread and cut in the treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 65,152 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 57,157 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 49,489 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 40,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 32,385 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly attention required

Pass 13 Mar 2013 20,284 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 9,147 miles

O/S/F inner tyre wall cut

Pass 7 Apr 2011 3,894 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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BNZ 230 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc 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 BNZ 230, 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

How do I check the history of BNZ 230?

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What year was BNZ 230 registered?

BNZ 230 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is BNZ 230 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 230 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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