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L444 SLK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,705 mi
Last recorded141,705 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL444 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 141,705 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm in Centre - 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm in Centre - 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 141,690 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Replaced on Test (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm in Centre - 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Replaced on Test (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Replaced on Test (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm in Centre - 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 140,003 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 139,693 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 139,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 139,540 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 139,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 137,937 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 133,312 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 133,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 120,499 miles

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 99,145 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 88,757 miles

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 70,748 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both side (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 70,724 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both side (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 53,595 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 22 Feb 2014 40,446 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 32,432 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 25,519 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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L444 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L444 SLK, 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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L444 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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