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T238 ACY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

33,380 mi
Last recorded33,380 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT238 ACY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 33,380 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2026 33,380 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 32,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 32,741 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 32,270 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 31,432 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 31,392 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 31,297 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 30,468 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 30,468 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 29,737 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 28,624 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 27,476 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 26,999 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2015 26,603 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 26,315 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 25,814 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 25,432 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 24,712 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 21,555 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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T238 ACY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 T238 ACY, 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 T238 ACY registered?

T238 ACY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 February 2008.

Is T238 ACY safe to buy?

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