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BJ08 ULA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,409 mi
Last recorded78,409 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 ULA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 78,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 78,408 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 68,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 59,360 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 50,854 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 50,854 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 32,193 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 20,509 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 19,795 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 19,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 14,623 miles

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 11 Apr 2011 10,773 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 ULA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ULA, 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 ULA registered?

BJ08 ULA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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