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TFZ 2640

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,819 mi
Last recorded110,819 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFZ 2640
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 110,819 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2026 110,791 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured 2 places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2025 108,630 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30x19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 105,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 101,462 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 99,330 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 96,698 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 91,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle with previous repair evident (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 87,853 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 87,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre split open at worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre split open at worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 80,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 75,450 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 75,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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TFZ 2640 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TFZ 2640, 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 TFZ 2640 registered?

TFZ 2640 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 June 2008.

Is TFZ 2640 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFZ 2640 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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