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BF08 FWL

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,952 mi
Last recorded88,952 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 FWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026 88,952 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 84,879 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 80,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 80,968 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 77,535 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 74,378 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 74,378 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 71,427 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 69,113 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 65,853 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 65,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 60,106 miles

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 17 Jul 2017 54,266 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 49,017 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 48,486 miles

The nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage

Pass 27 Mar 2015 44,229 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 39,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 34,957 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 28,974 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 23,139 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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BF08 FWL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF08 FWL, 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 BF08 FWL registered?

BF08 FWL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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