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M13 PSW

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

58,328 mi
Last recorded58,328 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 PSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 58,328 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 58,328 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 57,519 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 57,486 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 56,365 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 54,833 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 53,464 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 52,128 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 52,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

brake wear indicator on

Pass 20 Aug 2020 49,628 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 49,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 47,943 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 47,943 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 45,563 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 43,614 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 39,439 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 34,687 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 15 Aug 2014 31,529 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 28,628 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 28,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 28,628 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 23,778 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 19,840 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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M13 PSW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 M13 PSW, 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 M13 PSW registered?

M13 PSW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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