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CD51 ROB

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,975 mi
Last recorded68,975 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCD51 ROB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 68,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 59,878 miles

Exhaust Clamp/joints/hangers corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 Worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic cover fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

Plastic covers fitted covering rear suspension parts restricting full inspection

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear + Sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 59,878 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed x 2 Worn uneven on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Clamp/joints/hangers corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 Worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic cover fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

Plastic covers fitted covering rear suspension parts restricting full inspection

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear + Sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 59,062 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 22 Jun 2021 57,135 miles

Plastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 Also plastic covers fitted restricting full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 57,135 miles

Plastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 Also plastic covers fitted restricting full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 55,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer rear of wheel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 1 Jul 2019 52,754 miles

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

plastic covers underneath vehicle

Pass 2 Jul 2018 49,547 miles

plastic covers fitted top and bottom restricting full visual inspection

Pass 21 Jul 2017 47,309 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Fail 11 Jul 2017 47,293 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 1 Jul 2016 40,638 miles

parking brake performance working only when pulled hard

Pass 30 Jun 2015 25,233 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 24,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 22,075 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 24 Jul 2012 19,255 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 17,552 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 16,979 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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CD51 ROB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CD51 ROB, 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 CD51 ROB registered?

CD51 ROB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for CD51 ROB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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