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V8 BHE

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,958 mi
Last recorded64,958 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 BHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 64,958 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 64,218 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 63,203 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 62,114 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 60,527 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 58,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 56,299 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 52,703 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 50,811 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 48,453 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 46,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 42,625 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 38,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 33,363 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 28,997 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 27,685 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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V8 BHE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V8 BHE, 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 V8 BHE registered?

V8 BHE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is V8 BHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 BHE shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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