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DF08 BFM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,655 mi
Last recorded75,655 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 BFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2024 75,655 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 71,670 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 71,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 65,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 59,862 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 56,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 49,506 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 48,561 miles

Under trays restricting view

Pass 1 Sep 2017 46,512 miles

High level stop lamp inop

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 44,870 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 39,573 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 32,719 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 Feb 2013 23,624 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 21,653 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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DF08 BFM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DF08 BFM, 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 DF08 BFM registered?

DF08 BFM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is DF08 BFM safe to buy?

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