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BV08 WXF

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,134 mi
Last recorded91,134 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 WXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 91,134 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspension arms/ sub-frame

Fail 1 Jun 2026 91,134 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspension arms/ sub-frame

Pass 4 Mar 2025 90,952 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both n/s and o/s. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 90,828 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 89,650 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 85,921 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s + o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 73,914 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 70,725 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 67,290 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2016 62,164 miles

Nearside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush cross strut (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush torque strut (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush cross strut (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush torque strut (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

center exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 54,976 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 47,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 47,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 41,133 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 28,836 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 21,187 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

seat belt anchorage casing incomplete

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 WXF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WXF, 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 WXF registered?

BV08 WXF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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