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EL51 ELC

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,585 mi
Last recorded53,585 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL51 ELC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 53,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 52,220 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 52,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 47,644 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 45,836 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 44,011 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 43,996 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 42,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 41,163 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 40,380 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 37,502 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 33,572 miles

Nearside Rear cut in outer tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Jan 2015 28,010 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 22,380 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 22,375 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2013 21,166 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 13,159 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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EL51 ELC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EL51 ELC, 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 EL51 ELC registered?

EL51 ELC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is EL51 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL51 ELC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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