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2159 CD

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,726 mi
Last recorded102,726 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2159 CD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 102,726 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 99,246 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 98,181 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 12 Sep 2023 98,177 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 15 Sep 2022 96,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 9 Sep 2022 96,821 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 6 Sep 2021 95,712 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 9 Sep 2020 92,560 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 4 Sep 2019 87,368 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 84,899 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 80,987 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded slightly

cut in nearside front tyre no cords visible

Pass 25 Sep 2016 71,381 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 62,435 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK VERY WEAK

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 56,044 miles

windscreen cracked

Fail 17 Oct 2014 56,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

windscreen cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2013 53,251 miles

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2012 51,601 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 50,346 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside Front tyre showing signs of ageing (light cracks to sidewall and tread areas)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 50,332 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside Front tyre showing signs of ageing (light cracks to sidewall and tread areas)

Pass 5 May 2011 47,310 miles

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

front brake discs inner face vent holes blocked

nearside front tyre uneven wear low tread on edges/possible front wheel alignment required

offside rear tyre low tread in centre

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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2159 CD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 2159 CD, 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 2159 CD registered?

2159 CD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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