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BA51 SLK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,620 mi
Last recorded24,620 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA51 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2025 24,620 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 24,056 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 23,092 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 21,989 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 46,287 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 19,339 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 17,052 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 14,580 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 12,665 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 11,590 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 7,858 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 8,919 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 7,926 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 4,194 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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BA51 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BA51 SLK, 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 BA51 SLK registered?

BA51 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is BA51 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA51 SLK shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BA51 SLK have outstanding finance?

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