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SU51 MUT

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,816 mi
Last recorded145,816 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU51 MUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 145,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes squealing when rotated

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 145,812 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes squealing when rotated

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 144,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 144,845 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 144,228 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 144,228 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 143,264 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides slight (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 142,117 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 140,177 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 138,992 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 137,177 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 137,177 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear by rear floor going under plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 126,619 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 112,463 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 96,119 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 56,307 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 65,147 miles

n.s rear h/brake low

Pass 7 Nov 2012 47,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 29,805 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 MUT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SU51 MUT, 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 MUT registered?

SU51 MUT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is SU51 MUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SU51 MUT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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