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ML08 TCY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

60,615 mi
Last recorded60,615 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 TCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 60,615 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 60,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 55,622 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 55,622 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 50,571 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 49,944 miles

both rear flexible brake hoses perished

both rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 7 Sep 2022 48,890 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 47,645 miles

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

all tyres perishing in tread

chip in screen

Pass 9 Sep 2020 46,678 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort adjustment required

Offside Rear Outer lower hub bush slight play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 45,343 miles

Offside Rear parking brake lazy low effort

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 43,874 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 41,665 miles

Offside Rear hub bush slight play

Pass 7 Sep 2016 39,778 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 37,597 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 35,232 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 32,360 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 30,692 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 27,092 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 23,659 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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ML08 TCY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ML08 TCY, 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 ML08 TCY registered?

ML08 TCY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is ML08 TCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML08 TCY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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