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BK08 MGU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,583 mi
Last recorded74,583 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 MGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 74,583 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on rear axle and suspension arms

Pass 20 Feb 2025 71,658 miles

Offside Front tyre scuffed and damaged on outer wall

Offside Rear tyre getting close to tread wear indicator

front discs worn uneven on inner face

Fail 20 Feb 2025 71,658 miles

front discs worn uneven on inner face

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front tyre scuffed and damaged on outer wall

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre getting close to tread wear indicator

Pass 21 Feb 2024 68,874 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 68,872 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure center section brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 65,904 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 65,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 63,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre scuffed on outer wall and starting to crack

Pass 11 Feb 2021 61,033 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 58,975 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 55,337 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 51,898 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on the edge

Fail 30 Mar 2018 51,898 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 48,575 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 43,860 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 10 Mar 2015 38,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 10 Mar 2015 38,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Mar 2014 35,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 35,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 31,377 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 27,085 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 27,085 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 21,887 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 21,265 miles

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

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

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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BK08 MGU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK08 MGU, 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 BK08 MGU registered?

BK08 MGU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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