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BN08 OZS

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,941 mi
Last recorded57,941 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 OZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 57,941 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes pitted. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 54,936 miles

slight exhaust leak center section

Pass 5 Feb 2024 50,081 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 46,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 44,659 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 44,658 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 43,643 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 43,642 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 42,862 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 42,862 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 40,071 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 31,687 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 26,986 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 25,211 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 24,463 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 21,263 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 18,648 miles

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

offside front tyre tread cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2012 16,663 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 16,663 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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 12,071 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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BN08 OZS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN08 OZS, 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 BN08 OZS registered?

BN08 OZS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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