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BP02 CFP

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,191 mi
Last recorded86,191 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 CFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 86,191 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 86,191 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure severe age related cracking and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Aug 2025 85,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 83,519 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 83,519 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 81,934 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 77,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 73,115 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 68,365 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 68,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Steel pipe to o/s/rear flexible brake pipe along boot floor. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Steel pipe to o/s/rear flexible brake pipe under wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Control arm forward bolt loose.

Offside Front Control arm forward bolt loose.

Pass 27 May 2020 67,363 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 67,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 53,968 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 53,968 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 48,626 miles

engine covers fitted and under body trays fitted, obscuring view to some testable components

Pass 22 Dec 2016 45,432 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 42,205 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 38,778 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 35,813 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 32,288 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 28,480 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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BP02 CFP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BP02 CFP, 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 BP02 CFP registered?

BP02 CFP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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