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SWN 210

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,050 mi
Last recorded51,050 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWN 210
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 51,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Floor support bracket corroding

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 49,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body support arm corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 49,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body support arm corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 48,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front curved arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 48,445 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front curved arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 47,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 47,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 46,463 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 45,076 miles

All 4 tyre tread wearing thin

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2019 42,324 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 39,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Fail 16 May 2018 39,995 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2017 38,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear slight bind

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2016 35,568 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 33,021 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 29,732 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 26,535 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 22,430 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)

front wheels and tyres fitted to rear, rear wheels and tyres fitted to front.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 17,881 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 17,881 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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SWN 210 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SWN 210, 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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SWN 210 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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