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BF58 UVY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,659 mi
Last recorded73,659 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 UVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 73,659 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 73,031 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 69,154 miles

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 17 Feb 2022 62,997 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 62,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55 r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 53,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at brake flex connection (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 47,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 47,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 45,176 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 42,740 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Fail 5 Jan 2018 42,738 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 6 Jan 2017 38,827 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Fail 6 Jan 2017 38,827 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 5 Jan 2016 36,059 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 36,059 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 32,587 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 29,175 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 29,144 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 24,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 19,233 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 19,142 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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BF58 UVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 UVY, 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 UVY registered?

BF58 UVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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