CarVerify

Free Car Check

BEL 220A

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,249 mi
Last recorded78,249 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEL 220A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 78,249 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 77,431 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All on car (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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 4 Apr 2024 76,110 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Covered in Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 74,531 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 72,895 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 70,891 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 69,636 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 68,125 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 66,176 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 66,173 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 64,341 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 64,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play rear most (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 59,173 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 50,546 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 44,000 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 43,999 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 37,067 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 29,430 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 21,399 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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BEL 220A is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc 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 BEL 220A, 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

How do I check the history of BEL 220A?

You can check the full history of BEL 220A by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BEL 220A registered?

BEL 220A is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is BEL 220A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEL 220A 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.

Does BEL 220A have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BEL 220A. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.