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EN08 UWT

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,633 mi
Last recorded83,633 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 UWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 83,633 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 83,619 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 75,292 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 75,272 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 65,944 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 60,601 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 53,953 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 52,400 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 52,400 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 50,333 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 47,688 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 43,322 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 43,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 40,433 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 36,303 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 32,208 miles

Crack in nearside front wing mirror repeater lense

Pass 9 Aug 2011 26,904 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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EN08 UWT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EN08 UWT, 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 EN08 UWT registered?

EN08 UWT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is EN08 UWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN08 UWT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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