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BT08 RWE

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

66,976 mi
Last recorded66,976 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 RWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 66,976 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 65,858 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 63,983 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 63,160 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 62,496 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 61,947 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 60,995 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 58,057 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 55,164 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2016 50,027 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 50,018 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 45,036 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 39,100 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 33,739 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 31,055 miles

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

oil leak from engine

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outter sidewall not to cords

Fail 16 May 2012 31,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

oil leak from engine

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outter wall not to cords

Pass 8 Jun 2011 24,796 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 RWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 RWE, 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 RWE registered?

BT08 RWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 June 2008.

Is BT08 RWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 RWE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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