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BF58 UVX

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,084 mi
Last recorded103,084 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 103,084 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 102,534 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 102,492 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 102,492 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 97,164 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 84,823 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose fixing (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose fixing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 77,027 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rear (track control arm outer ball joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 77,027 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rear (track control arm outer ball joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2020 70,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear near hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 May 2019 64,737 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 57,545 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe by hose slightly rusty

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in tread

Fail 11 May 2018 57,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake pipe by hose slightly rusty

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in tread

Pass 3 Apr 2017 48,482 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 48,482 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 42,269 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 32,562 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres aged

Fail 20 Apr 2015 32,562 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres aged

Pass 24 Apr 2014 24,234 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 24,058 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 203,306 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front jacking point rubber block missing

Pass 8 Apr 2011 20,016 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 20,016 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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 UVX 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 UVX, 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 BF58 UVX registered?

BF58 UVX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is BF58 UVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF58 UVX 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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