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C1 PSG

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,049 mi
Last recorded124,049 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 PSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 124,049 miles

BOTH OFFSIDE JACKING POINT RUBBERS MISSING

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 124,049 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

BOTH OFFSIDE JACKING POINT RUBBERS MISSING

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2024 119,234 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 113,394 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 112,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Bolt snapped (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 100,092 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 96,325 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION RUSTED

Fail 2 Nov 2021 96,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

FRONT SUSPENSION RUSTED

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 91,670 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 88,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake imbalanced n/s lower effort

Pass 31 Oct 2018 80,405 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 74,167 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 67,566 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate surround broken

Fail 10 Apr 2015 61,260 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front number plate surround broken

low tyre pressure o/s/f

Fail 16 Apr 2014 54,356 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

tyre damage n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 16 Apr 2014 54,356 miles

tyre damage n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 10 Apr 2013 41,803 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 41,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 3,389 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 27,723 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 27,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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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C1 PSG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 C1 PSG, 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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C1 PSG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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