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E8 BEU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,916 mi
Last recorded64,916 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 BEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 64,916 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr 2mm 245/35/18 osr 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 61,592 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive advise removal of undertrays require further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) require attention soon ()

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 61,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge small rip on inner sidewall no cord exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive advise removal of undertrays require further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) require attention soon ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 56,916 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2023 57,631 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2023 57,631 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2022 52,693 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 47,756 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 44,952 miles

Centre brake light inoperative

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak

Undertray fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2019 42,913 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 39,655 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim at inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 39,655 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim at inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured staring to go white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to go white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 34,925 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 34,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 29,577 miles

Both cross strut bushes perishing

Pass 13 Jan 2015 24,263 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 22,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres cracking inner and outer wall not to cords

o/s/ mirror indicator cracked

Pass 3 Jan 2013 20,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2012 17,948 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 17,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 13,661 miles

Advise slight cracking near tread on outer sidewall of left front and right front tyres.

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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E8 BEU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 E8 BEU, 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 E8 BEU registered?

E8 BEU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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