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S22 SOA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,192 mi
Last recorded79,192 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS22 SOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 79,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central Rear Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyres Slightly Worn Inner Edges Both sides

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted sill outer cover fitted

Pass 16 May 2025 74,903 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis to subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis to subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer door sill covers fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2024 70,298 miles

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

Nearside rear and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside rear and offside rear sub-frame mounting areas corroded

Nearside rear and offside rear tyre treads ''getting'' low

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Offside front suspension coil spring corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2023 65,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (by flexible brake hose ferule) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (by flexible brake hose ferule) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (by flexible brake hose ferule) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (by flexible brake hose ferule) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted both outer sills covered

Fail 26 May 2023 65,834 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (by flexible brake hose ferule) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (attention soon) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (by flexible brake hose ferule) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (by flexible brake hose ferule) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (by flexible brake hose ferule) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted both outer sills covered

Pass 10 May 2022 60,835 miles

General corrosion under car of all components - Suspension, Subframes, Body, Anti roll bar etc

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both - Barrel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2022 60,830 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Caster arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General corrosion under car of all components - Suspension, Subframes, Body, Anti roll bar etc

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both - Barrel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 55,199 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 54,808 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

offside front tyre showing signs of age

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2020 53,216 miles

offside front tyre showing signs of age

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2019 50,153 miles

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

offside front tyre tread low

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2018 48,786 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 43,611 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 40,184 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 61,833 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 25,027 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 21,047 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Apr 2012 15,966 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 11,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 11,275 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 SOA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S22 SOA, 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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S22 SOA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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