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BD08 CWM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

53,699 mi
Last recorded53,699 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 CWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 53,699 miles

slight play in both front lower suspension arm front bushes.

Pass 4 Dec 2024 51,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 49,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 47,772 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 47,770 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2021 46,854 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 46,028 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 42,136 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 39,455 miles

rear brakes noisy

service light on

Pass 6 Jun 2017 36,826 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 26 May 2017 36,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 33,713 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 30,754 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 27,533 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 23,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 20,056 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 16,806 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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BD08 CWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BD08 CWM, 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 BD08 CWM registered?

BD08 CWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is BD08 CWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 CWM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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