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BF08 PXJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,422 mi
Last recorded86,422 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 PXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 86,422 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 5 Nov 2025 86,301 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 83,790 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 83,790 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 82,721 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 82,721 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 78,653 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective o/s (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2021 72,085 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 63,683 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 58,985 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 55,188 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket where weld to rear exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2016 48,111 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2015 41,661 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 36,516 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 32,080 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 25,867 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 23,221 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 PXJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PXJ, 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 PXJ registered?

BF08 PXJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is BF08 PXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 PXJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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