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BJ08 UKO

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,111 mi
Last recorded89,111 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 89,111 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axel x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 87,311 miles

front brake pads (inner) wearing thin

front brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 14 May 2018 86,171 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 85,119 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 85,119 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 83,679 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 35,185 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 35,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 60,441 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 12,874 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 37,110 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 24,992 miles

front wheels slightly oversize

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 UKO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ08 UKO, 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 UKO registered?

BJ08 UKO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 UKO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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