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BL08 VGE

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,738 mi
Last recorded95,738 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 VGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 95,738 miles

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

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 31 Aug 2023 83,293 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 83,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underside has age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside rear pipe at y piece has a temporary repair leaking gases slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 3 Aug 2022 82,146 miles

Exhaust system has been temporarily repaired.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 73,529 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 65,200 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 59,170 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 55,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 49,893 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 43,180 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 32,894 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 26,387 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 22,432 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 19,106 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 19,105 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 14,902 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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BL08 VGE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BL08 VGE, 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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BL08 VGE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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