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CA08 ZNP

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,072 mi
Last recorded83,072 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 ZNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 83,072 miles

Central Brake light disconnected

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 83,072 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Ball joint facing upwards (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 79,067 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 75,897 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 73,967 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 72,001 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 68,199 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 65,795 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 57,758 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 49,678 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 46,112 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 42,870 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 40,107 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 40,103 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 37,800 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 32,774 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 23,746 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 13,342 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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CA08 ZNP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CA08 ZNP, 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 CA08 ZNP registered?

CA08 ZNP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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The MOT history for CA08 ZNP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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