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MED 1S

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,324 mi
Last recorded18,324 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMED 1S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 18,324 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 17,887 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 17,723 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 17,057 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 16,533 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside & offside (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 15,810 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury struts weak (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Fail 24 Aug 2021 15,809 miles

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

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury struts weak (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Pass 4 Sep 2020 15,704 miles

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 14 Aug 2019 15,350 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 14,860 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 14,294 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front side windows tinted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit old 2011 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit old 2012 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit old 2011 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit old 2012 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Aug 2016 14,050 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 13,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 13,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 12,452 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 11,576 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 9,980 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 9,980 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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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MED 1S is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black 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 MED 1S, 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 MED 1S registered?

MED 1S is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is MED 1S safe to buy?

The MOT history for MED 1S shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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