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MV08 BCZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,999 mi
Last recorded22,999 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 BCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 22,999 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 22,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 22,954 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 22,892 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 22,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner & outer sidewalls cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 22,426 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 22,196 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 22,196 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 22,154 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 21,827 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 21,623 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 21,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has small cut to inner sidewall not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 20,917 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 20,207 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 19,363 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 19,362 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 18,681 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 17,700 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 23 Mar 2011 15,999 miles

both rear tyres at 2mm in centre of tread pattern

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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MV08 BCZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 MV08 BCZ, 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 MV08 BCZ registered?

MV08 BCZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is MV08 BCZ safe to buy?

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