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C5 EAK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,895 mi
Last recorded88,895 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 EAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 88,895 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Jan 2025 81,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads appear slightly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Underbody covers fitted.

Various chassis and suspension components corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 26 Jan 2024 76,347 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 74,110 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 70,979 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 70,973 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed(front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 70,946 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe - corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp cracked

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe - corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight clunk noise at steering column / steering wheel area (no free play

Fail 23 Jun 2022 70,946 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe - corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp cracked

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe - corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight clunk noise at steering column / steering wheel area (no free play

Pass 18 Oct 2021 66,656 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 66,616 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 60,552 miles

engine cover & plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 30 Sep 2020 60,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover & plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 27 Sep 2019 53,933 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 44,917 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 42,631 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 24 Jan 2017 40,770 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 40,038 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 38,610 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 36,156 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 31,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 26,498 miles

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

Offside Front 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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C5 EAK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 C5 EAK, 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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C5 EAK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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