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BW08 SLK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,558 mi
Last recorded112,558 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 112,558 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 112,557 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 105,637 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2018 105,452 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2017 95,554 miles

EML Light on

Engine covers and undertrays

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 82,520 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 82,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 72,449 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 71,650 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2013 67,303 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 63,090 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2011 53,599 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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BW08 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BW08 SLK, 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 BW08 SLK registered?

BW08 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is BW08 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW08 SLK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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