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BT08 FPG

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

59,860 mi
Last recorded59,860 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 FPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 59,860 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 56,947 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 56,947 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 54,003 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 50,578 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 48,124 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 45,558 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 43,026 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 39,986 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 36,237 miles

Ball joint has slight play Both front lower joint's facing up still very slight (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 31,738 miles

Ball joint has slight play Both front lower joint's facing up. (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 27,993 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 24,339 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 21,059 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 19,441 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 14,260 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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BT08 FPG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BT08 FPG, 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 BT08 FPG registered?

BT08 FPG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is BT08 FPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 FPG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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