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AL52 AMG

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,502 mi
Last recorded90,502 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL52 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 90,502 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 88,873 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 86,892 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 82,397 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 79,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low and cut in inner tread but ply not currently visible. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low and 2 cuts in outer sidewall but ply not currently visible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured indicator bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low and cut in outer sidewall but ply not currently visible. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear nearside and offside exhaust heatshields corroding through at fixings and partially insecure. offside is worse.

auto transmission sump corroding

passenger seat won't move forward, suspect switch.

Pass 25 Jan 2021 73,102 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 72,936 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 72,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 71,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 71,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 71,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 69,420 miles

All brake discs corroded on inner & outer face

Brake pad warning showing - suspect front brake pads

EML illuminated

Pass 4 Nov 2015 67,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

items removed from drivers view before test

Pass 26 Sep 2014 63,735 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 63,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 52,006 miles

Kerbing damage to nearside front wheel and tyre,cords not exposed on tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2012 52,006 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

imbalance on front brakes 21%, MOT limit 25%.

light damage to nearside front tyre sidewall, cords not exposed

Pass 7 Dec 2011 37,791 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre unevenly worn around the circumference of the tyre on inside edge

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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AL52 AMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AL52 AMG, 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 AL52 AMG registered?

AL52 AMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 December 2008.

Is AL52 AMG safe to buy?

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