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C14 EJW

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,919 mi
Last recorded81,919 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 EJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 81,919 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 77,698 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 73,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre 2.21mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 70,011 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 68,242 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 68,153 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working taillight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 65,591 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 65,571 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 64,434 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

sill & underbody covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Fail 13 Aug 2020 64,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to rear flexible from front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking rubber hose from tank outlet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres worn on outer edges

sill & underbody covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Pass 8 Aug 2019 61,986 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 57,167 miles

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

sill covers + underbody trays fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Fail 2 Aug 2018 57,167 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

sill covers + underbody trays fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Pass 18 Aug 2017 51,438 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2017 51,438 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2016 44,323 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 38,363 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 34,035 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 30,230 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 25,982 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 25,957 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 20,482 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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C14 EJW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 C14 EJW, 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 C14 EJW registered?

C14 EJW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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