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C7 CML

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,724 mi
Last recorded129,724 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 CML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 129,724 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 128,434 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 128,434 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 127,506 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 127,505 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 125,381 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 121,203 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 121,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 110,908 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 110,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 107,189 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 96,276 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 96,276 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 88,725 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 81,824 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 71,699 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 71,697 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported both mountings corroded away (could be welded back on ) (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 63,173 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 63,018 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 54,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 45,188 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 36,079 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 25,907 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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C7 CML is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,997cc 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 C7 CML, 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 C7 CML registered?

C7 CML is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is C7 CML safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 CML shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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