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BJ08 ULD

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,416 mi
Last recorded88,416 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 ULD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 88,416 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 86,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 86,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 85,942 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 85,938 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2022 83,672 miles

Front both tyres slightly smooth inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 81,618 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 78,952 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 74,343 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 74,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 70,979 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 70,928 miles

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 66,901 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 63,668 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 58,766 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 58,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 48,349 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2014 48,283 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 38,342 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 27,170 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 26,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 13,553 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 13,207 miles

both rear tyres worn low (2mm)

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 ULD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ULD, 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 ULD registered?

BJ08 ULD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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