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SP55 AMG

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,671 mi
Last recorded74,671 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 74,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 74,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 68,797 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 59,501 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 50,609 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 43,113 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 37,025 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 29,809 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 29,809 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 26,893 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 23,905 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 18,772 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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SP55 AMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SP55 AMG, 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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How do I check the history of SP55 AMG?

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What year was SP55 AMG registered?

SP55 AMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SP55 AMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 AMG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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