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BT08 JDK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

17,964 mi
Last recorded17,964 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 JDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 17,964 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 16,393 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 15,582 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 15,582 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 14,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre age >15 years. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre age >15 years. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 14,370 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 13,692 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020 13,657 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 13,531 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 13,234 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 13,076 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 12,844 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 10,344 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 8,948 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 8,507 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 5,654 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 5,016 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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BT08 JDK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BT08 JDK, 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 BT08 JDK registered?

BT08 JDK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is BT08 JDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 JDK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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