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SH08 WRD

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,359 mi
Last recorded94,359 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 WRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 94,359 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 88,272 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 88,272 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 82,045 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 82,039 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 75,371 miles

Front brake discs lipped/worn

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 23 Feb 2022 68,203 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 68,201 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 66,966 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 58,513 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 58,508 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 53,300 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 50,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 41,764 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

middle exhaust mounts corrodid

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2016 32,981 miles

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 26,681 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side rear tyre has poor inner side wall

Pass 12 Apr 2014 21,931 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 18,471 miles

both front tyres poor condition/ perished age related

Pass 21 Apr 2012 14,933 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 12,788 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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SH08 WRD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SH08 WRD, 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 SH08 WRD registered?

SH08 WRD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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