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S100 SWM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,239 mi
Last recorded88,239 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS100 SWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 88,239 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 86,789 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 85,123 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 83,064 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 80,144 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 77,752 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 74,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 74,985 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 72,285 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2018 72,285 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn to inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2017 68,523 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 67,908 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 67,899 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2017 67,248 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 61,600 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 57,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 49,796 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 46,008 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,370 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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S100 SWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S100 SWM, 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 S100 SWM registered?

S100 SWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is S100 SWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S100 SWM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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