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B20 XER

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,174 mi
Last recorded50,174 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 XER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 50,174 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 50,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 45,134 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 40,411 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 40,374 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 39,720 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 34,741 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 34,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 29,526 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 24,091 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 20,385 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 17,151 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 14,407 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 13,036 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 13,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245-35-18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front stress cracks 225/40/18

Offside Front tyre stress cracks 225/40/18

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 10,637 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 5,214 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 2,526 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 2,327 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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B20 XER is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 50,660 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B20 XER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B20 XER registered?

B20 XER is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is B20 XER safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 XER shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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