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W90 WRM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,823 mi
Last recorded82,823 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW90 WRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 82,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2026 82,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 74,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 71,627 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 16 Mar 2023 65,894 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 65,266 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 65,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front support bar corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 61,388 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 61,388 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 61,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 58,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth of 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth of 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 58,906 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth of 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth of 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 56,340 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 56,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 53,415 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 53,413 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear banana arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 49,807 miles

Nearside Front small split inner side wall

Pass 22 Feb 2016 42,287 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2015 35,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2015 35,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 30,099 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on extreme inner edges [225/45/17w]

Pass 17 Jan 2013 25,864 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 22,130 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 13 Jan 2011 22,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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W90 WRM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 W90 WRM, 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 W90 WRM registered?

W90 WRM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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