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2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests43 (35 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate81.4%

Mileage

45,634 mi
Last recorded45,634 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration850 MMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

35 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 45,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f tyre has a large cut outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r tyre has a large cut outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 45,286 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 101,014 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 44,908 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 100,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 100,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 44,272 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 100,510 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 100,510 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 42,986 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 41,861 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 100,188 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 100,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 39,933 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 99,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 98,206 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 36,569 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 96,758 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 34,613 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 34,613 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 3 May 2017 95,400 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 32,936 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 91,502 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 91,500 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 29,257 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 82,628 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 85,538 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in steering box

Pass 5 Jun 2014 25,860 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 25,479 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 77,393 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 21,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 74,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Mar 2013 74,302 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 May 2012 26,701 miles

O/S/F tyre has sidewall damage

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

Fail 4 May 2012 26,701 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S/F tyre has sidewall damage

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 67,989 miles

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

front wipers smearing on screen

Pass 27 May 2011 21,132 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 63,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2010 57,894 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat

exhaust centre box starting to corrode

very slight play in both front wheel bearings!

Pass 27 Feb 2009 51,145 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 47,099 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 43,961 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 43,135 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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850 MMU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.4%.

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 850 MMU, 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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850 MMU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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