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BV08 KYZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,673 mi
Last recorded109,673 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 KYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 109,673 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 99,798 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 99,366 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 91,676 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 78,557 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 66,242 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 66,240 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 53,991 miles

both front suspension arms inner bushes split

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2019 42,161 miles

both front suspension arms inner bushes split

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2018 48,387 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 29,834 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 29,562 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 27,110 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 24,961 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 22,571 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 20,393 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 20,366 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 15,831 miles

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

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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BV08 KYZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BV08 KYZ, 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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BV08 KYZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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