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SC08 CXA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,513 mi
Last recorded39,513 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 CXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 39,513 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 39,513 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 37,996 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 37,561 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 37,561 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm font tyres through to canvis on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 36,799 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 34,511 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 32,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake performance only just met requirements

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service due warning lamp on

Pass 13 Aug 2019 31,018 miles

rear brake discs and pads worn

undercovers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2018 30,416 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake cables slightly corroded

hand brake effort low

undercovers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2017 30,223 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 29,177 miles

Service/inspection light on

Undercovers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 4 Aug 2016 29,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Service/inspection light on

Undercovers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 8 Jul 2015 26,202 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads worn

rear tyres perished and worn close to limit.

service light on

Pass 15 Jul 2014 24,153 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

slight judder from rear brakes

Pass 10 Jul 2013 19,345 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

slight grab o/s/r brake

Pass 14 Mar 2012 15,915 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 10,887 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)

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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SC08 CXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SC08 CXA, 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 SC08 CXA registered?

SC08 CXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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