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MW08 WPO

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,524 mi
Last recorded45,524 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 WPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 45,524 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 42,670 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 42,670 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 40,421 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 40,123 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 37,785 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 35,403 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 32,335 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 30,587 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 27,809 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 23,905 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 20,186 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 20,175 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit extreme inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 16,992 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 12,791 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 11,712 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 10,090 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 8,769 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 May 2011 7,117 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs inner face vent holes blocked

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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MW08 WPO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 MW08 WPO, 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 MW08 WPO registered?

MW08 WPO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is MW08 WPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW08 WPO 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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