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ST08 BBX

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,689 mi
Last recorded56,689 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 BBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 56,689 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 56,675 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 54,196 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 31 Jan 2023 53,755 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in joint ()

both front tyres wearing inner edges

eng sump bung tightened , had oil drip from bung

Pass 22 Sep 2021 53,704 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 11 Sep 2020 53,507 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2019 52,399 miles

Nearside Front Inner Inner tie rod has slight play

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 51,626 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 50,711 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 47,647 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 42,579 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 38,313 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 33,898 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 33,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,906 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 27,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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ST08 BBX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ST08 BBX, 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 ST08 BBX registered?

ST08 BBX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is ST08 BBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST08 BBX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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