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TT08 ABS

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

43,099 mi
Last recorded43,099 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTT08 ABS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2026 43,099 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative side repeater in mirror in/op with ignition off (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 42,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 42,538 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 42,384 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 41,883 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 41,881 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 41,156 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 40,786 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 40,226 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 38,530 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 36,960 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 34,345 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 29,942 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 23,251 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 14,439 miles

Both front tyres cracking on outer edge

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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TT08 ABS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 TT08 ABS, 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 TT08 ABS registered?

TT08 ABS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is TT08 ABS safe to buy?

The MOT history for TT08 ABS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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