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BV58 EFZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,290 mi
Last recorded113,290 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 EFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 113,290 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 109,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 108,147 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 105,271 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 104,646 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 101,698 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 98,545 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 94,939 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 91,035 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 86,365 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 85,724 miles

brake pads low

Pass 14 Jul 2015 82,980 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 82,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2015 82,550 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 77,857 miles

Both front tyres on limit 1.6

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

N.s.r tyre on limit 1.6

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 71,110 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 71,110 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 63,823 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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BV58 EFZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BV58 EFZ, 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 BV58 EFZ registered?

BV58 EFZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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