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BT08 RXU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,713 mi
Last recorded105,713 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 RXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 105,713 miles

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 29 Jun 2021 102,231 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 102,230 miles

Front Registration plate insecure Cracked and Broken (0.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and has small hole at rear silencer fixing joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm cracked and perished in main tread 205/55X16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm cracked and perished in main tread 205/55X16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 98,959 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 98,959 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 98,199 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake only just met efficiency requirements 16%

Sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2017 98,199 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake only just met efficiency requirements 16%

Sill covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 95,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 95,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2015 89,682 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f tyre feathered towards inner edge

Fail 7 May 2015 89,677 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre feathered towards inner edge

Pass 9 May 2014 84,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 73,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre has cut not to plys

Fail 20 Aug 2013 73,494 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn / lipped

nsf tyre has cut not to plys

Pass 25 Jul 2012 53,264 miles

advise air bag light on

advise taken sat nav holder out of drivers view

Fail 20 Jul 2011 33,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 33,519 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 RXU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BT08 RXU, 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 RXU registered?

BT08 RXU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is BT08 RXU safe to buy?

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