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V12 BNS

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,760 mi
Last recorded105,760 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 BNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2021 105,760 miles

osf suspension chassis leg misting of oil

Pass 18 Sep 2020 100,247 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 93,861 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 87,484 miles

both front bottom ball joints have are worn and have free play

brake pads worn very low

Pass 26 Sep 2017 79,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 68,821 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm

Pass 12 Oct 2015 59,293 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 21 Aug 2014 47,710 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 45,457 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 28,024 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 12,452 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 8,895 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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V12 BNS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V12 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 V12 BNS registered?

V12 BNS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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