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AA08 MCS

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,944 mi
Last recorded55,944 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 MCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 55,944 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 55,943 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2025 55,865 miles

o/s/f tyre perishing .......

Pass 21 Aug 2024 55,674 miles

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 21 Aug 2023 54,699 miles

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 8 Aug 2022 53,706 miles

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Aug 2021 52,858 miles

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 25 Aug 2020 51,904 miles

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 25 Aug 2020 51,904 miles

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

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 30 Apr 2019 50,059 miles

covers and trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 30 Apr 2019 50,059 miles

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

covers and trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 9 Apr 2018 45,920 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 26 Apr 2017 44,651 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 29 Apr 2016 43,070 miles

2 x cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall, not to cord

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)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2015 40,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Minor cut n/s/f tyre outer wall, no cords showing.

Oil leak engine.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 35,440 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 35,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 31,905 miles

Front wipers smear

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 25,948 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 19,393 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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AA08 MCS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AA08 MCS, 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 AA08 MCS registered?

AA08 MCS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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