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BNZ 8035

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,265 mi
Last recorded75,265 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 8035
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 75,265 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2026 75,244 miles

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both front shock absorbers ball joint excessively worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 74,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 73,923 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 71,825 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 70,505 miles

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

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 66,586 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 68,931 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 66,585 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 64,409 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 60,324 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 56,380 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 51,871 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 48,591 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 44,224 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2013 40,634 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 40,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2012 36,838 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 32,369 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,508 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 28,508 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 8035 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BNZ 8035, 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 BNZ 8035 registered?

BNZ 8035 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is BNZ 8035 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 8035 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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