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BJ08 XEA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,901 mi
Last recorded85,901 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 85,901 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 71,270 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 71,048 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower-rear-arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 57,504 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 52,068 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 52,068 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 45,114 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 39,999 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 39,991 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 36,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 32,364 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 28,301 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 24,767 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 18,618 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 15,139 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 11,947 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 9,626 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 7,351 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 XEA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XEA, 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 XEA registered?

BJ08 XEA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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