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W700 SLK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,527 mi
Last recorded73,527 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW700 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 73,527 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 71,818 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 71,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 70,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 66,685 miles

rear indicators slightly discoloured

under covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2019 64,304 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 64,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 60,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 56,572 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 56,352 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 54,813 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 52,447 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 45,246 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 36,281 miles

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

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 13 Sep 2011 25,622 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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W700 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W700 SLK, 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 W700 SLK registered?

W700 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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