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X2 BWD

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,126 mi
Last recorded107,126 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX2 BWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 107,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Also has reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 105,156 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 105,153 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 103,193 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 103,190 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 101,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 99,592 miles

crack in windscreen, not effecting drivers view

Fail 7 Jul 2022 99,592 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

crack in windscreen, not effecting drivers view

Pass 4 Nov 2021 97,733 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 88,788 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 65,855 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 65,246 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 63,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth < 2.0mm, 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 63,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth < 2.0mm, 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 61,329 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 59,917 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 59,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 56,661 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 51,795 miles

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

engine fault lamp on

Fail 13 Mar 2014 51,795 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine fault lamp on

Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,028 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 44,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 35,812 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 26,803 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)

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 BWD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 X2 BWD, 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 BWD registered?

X2 BWD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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