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BP57 DNV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,056 mi
Last recorded121,056 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 DNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 121,056 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 115,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 115,484 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front number plate insecure on 1 side

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 107,875 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 100,258 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Nov 2022 100,256 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2021 93,511 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 93,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 90,363 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 90,363 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 83,023 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 73,227 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 67,813 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS LOW

CENTRE STOP LAMP HAS ONE LED INOP

Rear BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Fail 24 Feb 2017 67,813 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS LOW

CENTRE STOP LAMP HAS ONE LED INOP

Rear BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Offside Front WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

Pass 6 Jan 2016 60,933 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 53,235 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 44,075 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 44,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2013 34,610 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 21,393 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 21,567 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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BP57 DNV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BP57 DNV, 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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BP57 DNV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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