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P9 BVN

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

22,790 mi
Last recorded22,790 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 BVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 22,790 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 22,362 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2025 22,360 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 21,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Requires Adjustment

Pass 22 May 2023 21,418 miles

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

Offside Front tyre 13 years old

Rear both tyres 10 years old

Pass 16 May 2022 20,719 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 19,994 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 19,974 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 19,631 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 18,830 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 18,116 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 17,140 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 16,042 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 16,036 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 15,213 miles

offside front tyre feathered inner edge

Pass 9 May 2014 13,785 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 11,793 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 11,793 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2012 9,739 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 9,739 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 13 May 2011 7,494 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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P9 BVN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 P9 BVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P9 BVN registered?

P9 BVN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is P9 BVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P9 BVN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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