2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · BL02 BSL
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 63,708 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,708 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BL02 BSL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 63,708 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BL02 BSL Mileage History
- 02/03/202351,258 mi
- 04/04/202454,677 mi+3,419 mi
- 03/04/202559,303 mi+4,626 mi
- 12/05/202662,865 mi+3,562 mi
- 29/05/202663,708 mi+843 mi
Average of roughly 3,841 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BL02 BSL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Slk (BL02 BSL) between March 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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