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SU51 CAT

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

39,153 mi
Last recorded39,153 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU51 CAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 39,153 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 37,029 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 34,705 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 32,909 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 31,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 29,716 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 28,031 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 26,274 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 26,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 24,555 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 22,128 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 19,744 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 14 Oct 2014 17,832 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 15,517 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 13,758 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 11,428 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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SU51 CAT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SU51 CAT, 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 SU51 CAT registered?

SU51 CAT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is SU51 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SU51 CAT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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