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TW02 PUD

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,953 mi
Last recorded115,953 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTW02 PUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 115,953 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 115,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 109,951 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2024 109,950 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2023 107,361 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 107,360 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 102,609 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 102,498 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 99,421 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 Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 99,419 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 96,252 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 96,252 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 91,074 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 91,074 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 82,189 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 80,559 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 80,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 77,442 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 77,442 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 73,048 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 67,359 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 62,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

O/S/F tyre worn and perished on outer sidewall.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 62,344 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn and perished on outer sidewall.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 49,595 miles

Accelerator pedal loose

Cut in N/S/F tyre, no cords showing.

O/S/F jacking point missing

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 49,595 miles

Accelerator pedal loose

Cut in N/S/F tyre, no cords showing.

O/S/F jacking point missing

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,134 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 31,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 30,530 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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TW02 PUD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TW02 PUD, 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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TW02 PUD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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