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MD08 SLK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,004 mi
Last recorded92,004 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 92,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 2453518 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 90,888 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 89,821 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 89,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 88,448 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 85,433 miles

Front (bumper) Damaged, not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2022 85,433 miles

Front (bumper) Damaged, not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 84,391 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 84,233 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 82,339 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 80,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 79,271 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 77,026 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 73,019 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 57,212 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 43,831 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 28,420 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 17,581 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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MD08 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 MD08 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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What year was MD08 SLK registered?

MD08 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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