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X2 BKB

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,193 mi
Last recorded81,193 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX2 BKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 81,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2026 81,191 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2025 80,047 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 80,047 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2024 77,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 74,619 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 71,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2021 67,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2021 67,377 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 65,995 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 61,536 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 58,260 miles

Very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jan 2018 52,705 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 47,024 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 43,032 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 40,133 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 40,133 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 34,846 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 33,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 31,408 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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X2 BKB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X2 BKB, 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 X2 BKB registered?

X2 BKB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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