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L77 BNS

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,173 mi
Last recorded101,173 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL77 BNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 101,173 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2025 83,695 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 65,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 65,041 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Brake Calliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 56,979 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 54,018 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 54,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2021 50,888 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 50,882 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2020 49,554 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 46,526 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 43,356 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 43,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 40,173 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 36,582 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 33,169 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 33,169 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cut in n/s/r tyre in outer tread

Pass 24 Jan 2014 29,427 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 25,065 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 20,356 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 15,413 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 15,413 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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L77 BNS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L77 BNS, 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 L77 BNS registered?

L77 BNS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is L77 BNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L77 BNS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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