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BJ08 RLU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,983 mi
Last recorded70,983 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 RLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 70,983 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 70,282 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 67,737 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 67,737 miles

Windscreen washer not working front (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 60,180 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 53,988 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 49,897 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 43,850 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 35,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2014 35,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 28,996 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 28,996 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 22,789 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 16,887 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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BJ08 RLU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 BJ08 RLU, 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 BJ08 RLU registered?

BJ08 RLU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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