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PT05 MEG

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,774 mi
Last recorded142,774 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPT05 MEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 142,774 miles

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

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

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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 132,908 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 125,009 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Jan 2023 115,798 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 115,798 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 105,308 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 105,308 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 91,936 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 73,357 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 62,973 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 53,377 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 45,077 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 45,077 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 35,054 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 29,911 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 26,724 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 25,067 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 19,629 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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PT05 MEG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PT05 MEG, 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 PT05 MEG registered?

PT05 MEG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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