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SD08 WHC

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,129 mi
Last recorded68,129 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 WHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 68,129 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 68,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING AT SPRING MOUNTING HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING AT SPRING MOUNTING HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 60,723 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 59,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked slightly 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 58,237 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner tie rods have slight play. ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system flanges are heavily corroded.

gearbox oil pan is heavily corroded.

Pass 4 Dec 2020 57,259 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge rubber starting to crack. 225/45/17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 56,085 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 56,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 55,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play just passing low mot criteria (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

advise brake pipes just passing low mot criteria

park brake performance just met

Pass 23 Feb 2018 53,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise brake pipes just passing low mot criteria

Pass 26 Feb 2017 51,689 miles

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

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 30 Mar 2016 45,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Mar 2016 45,655 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 37,444 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 35,218 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 32,681 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 30,117 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 24,786 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 WHC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 SD08 WHC, 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 SD08 WHC registered?

SD08 WHC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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