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S500 CWS

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

61,653 mi
Last recorded61,653 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 CWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 61,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play minor play in n/s/f steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 61,640 miles

Off side dip beam lightly dimmer than near side (beam patterns ok)

Pass 19 Sep 2023 61,613 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 61,613 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 61,028 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 61,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 59,846 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 52,095 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 51,660 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 49,681 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 49,631 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 47,339 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 44,851 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 42,412 miles

underbody covers fitted unable to check some components

Fail 29 Sep 2016 42,412 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

underbody covers fitted unable to check some components

Pass 8 Sep 2015 38,803 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns & osr tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 34,287 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 29,778 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 29,778 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,161 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2011 21,303 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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S500 CWS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 S500 CWS, 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

How do I check the history of S500 CWS?

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What year was S500 CWS registered?

S500 CWS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is S500 CWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 CWS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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