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BF58 UVV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,316 mi
Last recorded59,316 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 UVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 59,316 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2025 58,280 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 56,767 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2023 54,808 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

engine & underbody covers fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2023 54,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2022 52,208 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2021 46,926 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2021 46,926 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction The management light came on during the test, code read & cleared the codes (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2020 42,491 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2020 42,490 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2019 37,542 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2018 32,003 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Oct 2017 23,448 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 23,210 miles

Front Poor but clearing screen.

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorating due to age.

Offside Front Tyre deteriorating due to age.

Pass 12 Oct 2015 22,934 miles

Front both front tyres cracking

exhaust weld has small crack

Fail 9 Oct 2015 22,934 miles

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

Front both front tyres cracking

exhaust weld has small crack

Pass 28 Oct 2014 22,470 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 22,470 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 21,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 20,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 19,214 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear tyres on 3mm = new soon.

Fail 26 Oct 2011 19,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear tyres on 3mm = new soon.

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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BF58 UVV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF58 UVV, 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 BF58 UVV?

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What year was BF58 UVV registered?

BF58 UVV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is BF58 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF58 UVV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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