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S22 MGR

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,979 mi
Last recorded88,979 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS22 MGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 88,979 miles

both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

front and rear metal brake pipes starting to rust and covered in grease/ paint

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

offside indicator side repeater lens cracked

rear subframe and front antiroll bar starting to rust

Pass 10 Sep 2024 85,595 miles

both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

both rear tyre treads worn to 3mm

front and rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front suspension- lower rear arm ball joint slight movement

nearside rear handbrake performance slightly low

offside indicator side repeater lens cracked

rear subframe, both rear suspension coil springs and front antiroll bar starting to rust

Pass 6 Jan 2023 85,540 miles

both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

front and rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front suspension lower ball joint slight movement

offside indicator side repeater lens cracked

rear subframe, both rear suspension coil springs and front antiroll bar starting to rust

Pass 17 Dec 2021 80,749 miles

both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

front and rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

offside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and edges worn low

offside indicator side repeater slight damage

rear subframe and both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

Fail 17 Dec 2021 80,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front suspension rear lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front suspension lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

front and rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

offside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and edges worn low

offside indicator side repeater slight damage

rear subframe and both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 17 Dec 2020 77,374 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 69,528 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 64,485 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 64,485 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 60,337 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 60,337 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2017 60,245 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 54,565 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 45,527 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 45,527 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 40,881 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 38,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 29,774 miles

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2012 76,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2011 19,193 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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S22 MGR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S22 MGR, 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 S22 MGR registered?

S22 MGR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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