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S530 SLK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,704 mi
Last recorded114,704 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS530 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 114,704 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 112,421 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 112,412 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 Strong advice (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 110,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 109,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 105,401 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 105,395 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 100,314 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 100,314 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 98,474 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 95,242 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 90,795 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 90,352 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2018 90,338 miles

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2017 88,081 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 84,773 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 73,777 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 73,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 62,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 62,668 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 53,078 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 26,966 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 20,999 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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S530 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 S530 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 S530 SLK registered?

S530 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is S530 SLK safe to buy?

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