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PX08 PNY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,165 mi
Last recorded72,165 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 PNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 72,165 miles

Nearside Front slightly wing rusty

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

cover underseal

Pass 11 Feb 2025 76,627 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 68,982 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 67,309 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 67,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 66,096 miles

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

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

Front Transmission Sump Corroded

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 62,135 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 60,181 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 57,768 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 57,535 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2018 53,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner drive shaft gaiter slight grease mist

Pass 24 Feb 2017 47,852 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 43,033 miles

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

Uneven tyre wear on offside front tyre.

Fail 15 Mar 2016 43,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Uneven tyre wear on offside front tyre.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 37,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2015 37,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 30,503 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 30,503 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 28,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 23,344 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 14,254 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 5,230 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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PX08 PNY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PX08 PNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX08 PNY registered?

PX08 PNY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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