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F23 BPL

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,859 mi
Last recorded92,859 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF23 BPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 92,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 87,166 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 81,024 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 74,668 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 74,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 68,721 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 66,283 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 64,616 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2018 62,849 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 62,849 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 58,579 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 52,075 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Feb 2015 46,322 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 40,051 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 40,050 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 38,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre outer edge perished

Pass 1 Aug 2012 29,416 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 25,034 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 16,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 16,127 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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F23 BPL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F23 BPL, 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 F23 BPL registered?

F23 BPL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is F23 BPL safe to buy?

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