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DA08 BFM

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,401 mi
Last recorded34,401 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 BFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2020 34,401 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 32,957 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 31,000 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 28,933 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 23,836 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 22,865 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 20,569 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 16,696 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre cut on outer side wall

Pass 26 Apr 2011 10,216 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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DA08 BFM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DA08 BFM, 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 DA08 BFM registered?

DA08 BFM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is DA08 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA08 BFM shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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