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BJL 8V

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,100 mi
Last recorded47,100 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJL 8V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 47,100 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 47,047 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 46,995 miles

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

Rear diff. seal weeping

Pass 18 Oct 2022 46,813 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 46,527 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 46,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 45,962 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 45,827 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 45,606 miles

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

all tyres wearing on edjes

Pass 9 Apr 2016 39,680 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 39,678 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour all four / front and rear / (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 33,405 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 26,724 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 19,929 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 12,551 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 12,313 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 11,924 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 11,633 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 11,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 11,407 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 11,204 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 10,918 miles

both rear tyres worn low

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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BJL 8V is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 81,143 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 BJL 8V, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJL 8V registered?

BJL 8V is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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The MOT history for BJL 8V shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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