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BF58 UWR

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,691 mi
Last recorded77,691 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 UWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 77,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald and small deep cut on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both body rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe rusty and components and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mountings and under side has surface rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brake backing plates both front are rusting and breaking up

Fail 7 Apr 2026 77,691 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing due to cracking on "Y" connector from centre to rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald and small deep cut on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both body rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe rusty and components and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mountings and under side has surface rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all 4 brake backing plates front and rear are rusting and breaking up

Pass 28 Mar 2025 66,979 miles

General underbody surface corrosion

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 60,356 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 56,933 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 54,516 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 54,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2020 52,805 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 52,805 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 46,670 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 39,993 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 33,529 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Jun 2016 27,202 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 20,650 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 19,514 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 18,831 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 17,655 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 16,395 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 14,513 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 UWR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BF58 UWR, 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 UWR registered?

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

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