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A17 TUG

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,776 mi
Last recorded76,776 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 TUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 76,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 74,453 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 71,559 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 71,559 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 68,223 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 68,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 66,112 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 59,848 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 59,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 53,175 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Sep 2018 50,324 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 43,191 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 39,477 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 35,506 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 31,274 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 27,735 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 23,821 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 19,700 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

light corrosion on front and rear brake discs causing slight judder

near side head light seems dim

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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A17 TUG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A17 TUG, 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 A17 TUG registered?

A17 TUG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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