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TA03 ZZZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

110,856 mi
Last recorded110,856 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA03 ZZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 110,856 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 106,685 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 101,570 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 95,394 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 89,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 83,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 79,497 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 75,738 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 72,819 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 62,675 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 63,716 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 60,775 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 33,240 miles

tyres worn low

Pass 1 Aug 2013 34,838 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 34,838 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 34,838 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 21,631 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 18,059 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 18,059 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front brake disc has some pitting and corrosion

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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TA03 ZZZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 TA03 ZZZ, 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 TA03 ZZZ registered?

TA03 ZZZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 July 2008.

Is TA03 ZZZ safe to buy?

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