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AA08 SLK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,825 mi
Last recorded89,825 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 89,825 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber cup close to tyre

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 87,830 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 87,414 miles

o/s front shock absorber cup close to tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2022 86,403 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 85,893 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 84,717 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 83,319 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 78,275 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 72,685 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 68,450 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 62,906 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 62,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 57,449 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 57,449 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 53,627 miles

deep chunk nsf tyre outer sidewall

Fail 14 Oct 2013 53,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

deep chunk nsf tyre outer sidewall

Pass 26 Oct 2012 50,077 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,603 miles

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)

o/s/f tyre otter edge 2 mm

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 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SLK, 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 SLK registered?

AA08 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is AA08 SLK safe to buy?

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