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BK08 WRE

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,295 mi
Last recorded61,295 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 WRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 61,295 miles

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Feb 2024 60,646 miles

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Mar 2023 59,552 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 58,474 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 57,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 55,607 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 55,575 miles

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

Rear handbrake effort just within mot requirements

Pass 24 Jan 2019 54,969 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 51,929 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 51,925 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 48,755 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

both rear tyres cracking with age

Pass 28 Jan 2016 44,262 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 36,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2015 36,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight tear to o/s/f tyre on inner sidewall

Pass 31 Jan 2014 31,695 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 26,164 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 21,146 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 16,866 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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BK08 WRE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 BK08 WRE, 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

How do I check the history of BK08 WRE?

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What year was BK08 WRE registered?

BK08 WRE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is BK08 WRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 WRE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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