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BG08 ZGV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,915 mi
Last recorded116,915 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 ZGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 May 2023 116,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2022 112,556 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 108,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 106,095 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 103,695 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 100,689 miles

N/s front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 6 Apr 2017 97,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cover sills fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 90,943 miles

n/s/r strength bar bent

rear exhaust clamps very corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 83,437 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust stay partially broken

Fail 24 Mar 2015 83,437 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust stay partially broken

Pass 27 Mar 2014 72,092 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 67,560 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear body stabilizer bar severely bent

Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,327 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 49,205 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 ZGV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BG08 ZGV, 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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BG08 ZGV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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