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BV58 OEH

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,038 mi
Last recorded141,038 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 OEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 141,038 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 141,034 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 132,048 miles

Nearside Front Front wing corroded

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 132,040 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Front wing corroded

Offside 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))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 124,508 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 124,507 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 119,032 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 119,032 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 112,600 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at "Y" pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 112,600 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at "Y" pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 94,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Dec 2018 94,296 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2017 72,885 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 72,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 54,872 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner edge

front brake disc inner faces are corroded

undercar and underbonnet covers fitted not allowing full insdpection of some components

Fail 4 Jan 2017 54,670 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edge

front brake disc inner faces are corroded

undercar and underbonnet covers fitted not allowing full insdpection of some components

Pass 21 Dec 2015 39,152 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 37,765 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2014 31,917 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 32,147 miles

Brake pad warning light

Pass 24 Sep 2012 27,649 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 Sep 2011 22,508 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 OEH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BV58 OEH, 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 OEH registered?

BV58 OEH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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