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MA08 ELH

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,180 mi
Last recorded67,180 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 ELH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 67,180 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 66,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 65,462 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 65,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 62,043 miles

Front tyre edges

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 58,117 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 56,217 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective both broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 56,217 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective both broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 53,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 47,846 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 44,593 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 42,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 May 2016 40,409 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroding

front cross strut bushes starting to delaminate

rear exhaust mounts corroding

Fail 8 May 2015 37,561 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 37,561 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 37,306 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly & getting low.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 33,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2013 30,371 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 30,370 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,528 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,759 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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MA08 ELH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MA08 ELH, 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 MA08 ELH registered?

MA08 ELH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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