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WD08 EYM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

93,448 mi
Last recorded93,448 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 EYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 93,448 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 91,439 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 89,821 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 87,652 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 84,901 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 84,862 miles

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

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

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 83,747 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 81,244 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 79,213 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 77,158 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 75,156 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 73,528 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 73,499 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 63,597 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 47,779 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 34,541 miles

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

both front tyres are worn inside edges and small cracks showing

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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WD08 EYM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WD08 EYM, 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 WD08 EYM registered?

WD08 EYM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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