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PL07 BAT

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,361 mi
Last recorded61,361 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL07 BAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 61,361 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 58,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire getting low on tread and worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire getting low on tread and worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate light comes on and off possible fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 55,616 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 51,868 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 51,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 50,288 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 47,929 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 44,765 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 43,277 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)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 43,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 8 Feb 2017 38,105 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 34,091 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 34,088 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 32,146 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 31,156 miles

nearside front tyre bald inside edge

Pass 28 Aug 2013 27,772 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 26,711 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 24,150 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 18,557 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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PL07 BAT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 PL07 BAT, 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 PL07 BAT registered?

PL07 BAT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is PL07 BAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL07 BAT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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