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B23 EYE

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,762 mi
Last recorded88,762 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 EYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 88,762 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 87,017 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 87,017 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 85,402 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 84,335 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 81,679 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 78,937 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 77,767 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 72,937 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 62,806 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 55,158 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 50,441 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 42,055 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 41,580 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 38,762 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 33,476 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 33,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 23,420 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 15,404 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 14,410 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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B23 EYE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B23 EYE, 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 B23 EYE registered?

B23 EYE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is B23 EYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 EYE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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