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L28 BTS

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,341 mi
Last recorded68,341 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 BTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 68,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 67,326 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 66,586 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 66,584 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 65,584 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 65,584 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 64,044 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 62,096 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 60,700 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 59,541 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 59,059 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2017 59,058 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded transverse (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2016 58,269 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 57,078 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 48,753 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 47,859 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 38,907 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 28,366 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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L28 BTS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L28 BTS, 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 L28 BTS registered?

L28 BTS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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