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BJ58 AZV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,558 mi
Last recorded68,558 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 AZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 68,558 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 68,101 miles

Nearside Rear surface rust on brake pipe

Offside Rear advise surface rust on brake pipe

Pass 15 Apr 2024 67,437 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 66,529 miles

Central Rear advise surface rust rear brake pipes

Pass 4 Apr 2022 66,071 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 64,464 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 63,286 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 60,990 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 60,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 59,461 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 59,459 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 57,045 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 54,065 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 50,308 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 46,172 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 42,536 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 38,333 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 34,616 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 34,616 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)

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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BJ58 AZV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BJ58 AZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ58 AZV registered?

BJ58 AZV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 October 2008.

Is BJ58 AZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ58 AZV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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