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BN58 THU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

85,094 mi
Last recorded85,094 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 THU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 85,094 miles

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only.

Pass 11 Mar 2025 84,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 84,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 84,023 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 83,638 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 83,070 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 82,384 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 80,995 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 80,995 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 77,240 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 77,237 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 60,852 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 57,450 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 46,373 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened slight play (2.4.G.1)

front wipers split

Pass 19 Aug 2016 36,794 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened slight play (2.4.G.1)

front wipers split

Pass 11 Aug 2015 37,728 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 34,538 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 26,547 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 18,121 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 11,414 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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BN58 THU 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 85%.

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 BN58 THU, 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 BN58 THU?

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What year was BN58 THU registered?

BN58 THU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is BN58 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 THU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN58 THU have outstanding finance?

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