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A20 XAH

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,582 mi
Last recorded77,582 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 XAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 77,582 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 77,582 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 73,479 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 71,433 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 71,419 miles

Central Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and Rear Number plate spacing does not conform to requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front lower arm has play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front lower arm dust cover not preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front worn on inner edge of tyre

Offside Front Worn on inner edge of tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2022 66,609 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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 66,608 miles

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

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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 59,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 56,669 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on central raised tread band (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear park brake efficiency low 18%

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 56,646 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on central raised tread band (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

park brake efficiency very low on both sides rear

Pass 9 Sep 2019 54,171 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 54,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 50,668 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 49,153 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 46,267 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 46,258 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 42,587 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

Pass 15 May 2014 39,868 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 35,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2012 29,380 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 26,415 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 22,753 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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A20 XAH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A20 XAH, 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 A20 XAH registered?

A20 XAH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is A20 XAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 XAH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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