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A13 WLL

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,482 mi
Last recorded71,482 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 WLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 71,482 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 70,137 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 67,348 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 65,257 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 62,054 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 62,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 54,317 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 54,317 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 53,059 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 53,059 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 51,353 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 51,353 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished 225/45/17 91v mo (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2017 47,309 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 42,040 miles

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 38,939 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hand brake efficiency only just met

Fail 28 Sep 2015 38,886 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror case damaged (8.1.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hand brake efficiency only just met

Pass 2 Oct 2014 32,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 26,183 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,133 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 17,238 miles

n/s/f tyre has shallow cracks between tread

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/f tyre has shallow cracks b etween tread and minor sidewall damage

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 7 Mar 2011 15,465 miles

o/s/f tyre has slight cut to outer sidewall

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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A13 WLL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A13 WLL, 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 A13 WLL registered?

A13 WLL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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