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8237 PE

2011 Mercedes-benz Slk

Beige Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,296 mi
Last recorded37,296 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Slk41,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8237 PE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 37,296 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 36,942 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 32,893 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 32,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2023 22,614 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 21,854 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 21,853 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 20,519 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 17,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 17,988 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 14,854 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 12,493 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 12,485 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine management light on

Run flat indicator warning light on

Pass 15 Aug 2016 10,714 miles

both front tyres cracking / deteriorated

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2015 8,527 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 6,747 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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8237 PE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Slk in Beige with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 41,484 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 8237 PE, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 8237 PE registered?

8237 PE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 July 2011.

Is 8237 PE safe to buy?

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