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YY58 BWF

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,477 mi
Last recorded68,477 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY58 BWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 68,477 miles

both rear tyres at 3mm and worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Apr 2024 65,855 miles

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 6 Apr 2023 64,151 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 56,898 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 56,884 miles

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 50,965 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 50,965 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 21 May 2020 47,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 47,497 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 42,321 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 42,317 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 37,796 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 32,998 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 30,185 miles

n/s/f wheel has slight flat spot

Pass 20 Apr 2015 24,981 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 22,403 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 16,241 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 16,182 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 14,368 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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YY58 BWF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YY58 BWF, 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 YY58 BWF registered?

YY58 BWF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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