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AP08 MWV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,267 mi
Last recorded121,267 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 MWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 121,267 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

cover sills shields

Pass 7 Mar 2025 120,388 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 120,388 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 119,459 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti-roll bar bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front torque arm bushes perishing and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted O/S/F Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear O/S/R Parking brake slow to respond

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear chassis and floor starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 118,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 116,973 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 113,894 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 113,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 107,534 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 91,493 miles

Front both front tyres haveslight distortion on inner edge

Fail 8 Feb 2019 91,032 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also inner bush on arm oxidised and splitting (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both front tyres haveslight distortion on inner edge

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm inner bush oxidised and splitting

Pass 29 Jan 2018 70,756 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 69,571 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 68,303 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 68,303 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 67,537 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 65,492 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 64,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to crack in tread and have cuts to tread and worn to inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2012 45,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2011 25,997 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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AP08 MWV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc 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 AP08 MWV, 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 AP08 MWV registered?

AP08 MWV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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