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AB04 ARY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

26,643 mi
Last recorded26,643 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB04 ARY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 26,643 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 23,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2024 21,526 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 May 2023 19,776 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 15,152 miles

nearside front tyre slight cut in outer sidewall

Pass 4 May 2021 10,788 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 9,241 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 8,723 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 8,208 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 7,592 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 12 Jul 2016 6,907 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 5,821 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 5,116 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 4,091 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 4,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 3,589 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 2,860 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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AB04 ARY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AB04 ARY, 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 AB04 ARY registered?

AB04 ARY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 August 2008.

Is AB04 ARY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB04 ARY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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