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S201 SLK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,749 mi
Last recorded66,749 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS201 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 66,749 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 66,745 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 66,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 15 Mar 2025 66,618 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frames, chassis and axles (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 66,201 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 66,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front service brake imbalance 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded excessive corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded excessive corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 65,761 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 16 Nov 2020 65,761 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 28 May 2019 58,916 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 53,463 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2017 49,854 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 46,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 39,527 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2014 33,857 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 28,411 miles

Unable to see front brake pads.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 21,515 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 15,932 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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S201 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 S201 SLK, 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 S201 SLK registered?

S201 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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