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T31 SSA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,101 mi
Last recorded73,101 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT31 SSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 73,101 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 70,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (10 years old) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front (tyre 9 years old)

Pass 13 Feb 2024 67,475 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 67,475 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 63,536 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 60,095 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 56,981 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 55,467 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 52,584 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 48,937 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 48,937 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 43,921 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 39,978 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 92,398 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 29,412 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 23,692 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 18,319 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 12,149 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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T31 SSA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 T31 SSA, 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 T31 SSA registered?

T31 SSA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is T31 SSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T31 SSA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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