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BG08 RDU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,718 mi
Last recorded104,718 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 104,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 95,975 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 95,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 84,537 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 67,733 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 67,733 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2017 48,340 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 44,288 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 39,837 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 32,895 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 26,205 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 26,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 19,814 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 14,239 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 RDU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RDU, 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 RDU registered?

BG08 RDU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is BG08 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 RDU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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