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M1 MLH

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,848 mi
Last recorded89,848 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 MLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 89,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 84,535 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2025 84,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 78,130 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 73,160 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 68,464 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 66,458 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim . (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 65,067 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside front jacking pad missing and outer plastic sill cover cracked.

Pass 23 Apr 2019 48,879 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 48,352 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 34,927 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner & outer (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner & outer (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both offside tyres have damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 23 Apr 2018 34,927 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner & outer (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted lamp, no further fault found (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner & outer (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both offside tyres have damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 9 Mar 2017 90,491 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wall slightly damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2017 30,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wall slightly damaged

Oil leak leaks directly on exhaust downpipe ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 25,630 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre has a cut on the in-step of the sidewall

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 25,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre (Un-repairable if punctured)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside front tyre has a cut on the in-step of the sidewall

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 20,654 miles

nearside front tyre deep cut outer side wall

Fail 24 Sep 2014 20,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre deep cut outer side wall

Pass 26 Sep 2013 15,556 miles

nearside front tyre deep cuts outer side wall and a nail

offside front tyre deep cuts outer side wall and inner tread feathered

Pass 7 Nov 2012 11,305 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 10,418 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 82,442 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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M1 MLH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M1 MLH, 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 M1 MLH registered?

M1 MLH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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