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BG08 DHN

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,367 mi
Last recorded150,367 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 DHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 150,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 150,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 145,182 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 139,010 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 129,328 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 122,811 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 117,439 miles

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

windscreen wipers noisey

Fail 6 Jul 2020 117,400 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure right hand centre rear hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

windscreen wipers noisey

Pass 21 Jun 2019 111,997 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 103,464 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2255016 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 103,464 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2255016 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 94,704 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 94,704 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2016 84,435 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2016 84,404 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 79,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front road wheel is slightly distorted

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and deteroirated

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and deteroirated

Unable to give full inspection of rear brake pads

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 77,638 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and deteroirated

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and deteroirated

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 77,600 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and deteroirated

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and deteroirated

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 72,425 miles

Both wiper blades slightly smeary.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 64,377 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 57,833 miles

front brake discs corrded

Pass 19 May 2011 57,797 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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BG08 DHN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black 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 BG08 DHN, 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 BG08 DHN registered?

BG08 DHN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is BG08 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 DHN 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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