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SD08 FDA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

45,433 mi
Last recorded45,433 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 FDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 45,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

little or no effort from both parking brakes

Fail 14 Jan 2026 45,423 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

little or no effort from both parking brakes

Pass 24 Jan 2025 43,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 41,823 miles

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

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 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 also covered in under seal so unable to see all areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 39,558 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 37,379 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 34,841 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 33,416 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at y pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 27 Mar 2019 32,931 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Signs of slight exhaust blow at rear of centre section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings slight play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level inoperative. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 32,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in sidewall. 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Area beside rear spring in holder. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Signs of slight exhaust blow at rear of centre section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings slight play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level inoperative. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 32,089 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread and outer sidewall cracked. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer shoulder cracked. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 32,088 miles

Stop lamp not working High level brake light. (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer shoulder cracked. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread and outer sidewall cracked. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer shoulder cracked. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 31,304 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 30,057 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 30,056 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2015 28,832 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 24,881 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 19,861 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 19,860 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 14,949 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 5 Apr 2011 9,516 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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SD08 FDA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc 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 SD08 FDA, 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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SD08 FDA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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