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BV08 WWY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,948 mi
Last recorded73,948 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 WWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 73,948 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 73,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 69,008 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 67,598 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 67,588 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 62,035 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 56,793 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 56,775 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 55,212 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 52,612 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 52,612 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 48,996 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Jan 2014 44,580 miles

o/s/f tyre perished sidewall

Pass 15 Jan 2013 42,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2011 36,504 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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BV08 WWY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WWY, 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 BV08 WWY registered?

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

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