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DF08 BFV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

86,760 mi
Last recorded86,760 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 BFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 86,760 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 82,247 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 76,427 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 76,178 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 70,324 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 70,100 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 63,838 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 58,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 48,369 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 40,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr pad at 2mm needs changing as soon as possible (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 31,771 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 22,850 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2014 16,278 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 13,136 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 11,032 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 7,279 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 BFV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BFV, 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 BFV registered?

DF08 BFV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is DF08 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF08 BFV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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