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BE54 ADE

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,282 mi
Last recorded58,282 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE54 ADE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 58,282 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 57,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 56,907 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 56,262 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 56,262 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 55,215 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 55,215 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1x bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 53,891 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 53,454 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 52,896 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 52,236 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2017 51,540 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished. not down to cords at time of test

Pass 1 Feb 2016 49,918 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 47,085 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 43,010 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 38,144 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 34,525 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 27,121 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BE54 ADE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BE54 ADE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BE54 ADE registered?

BE54 ADE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 February 2008.

Is BE54 ADE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BE54 ADE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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