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WG08 TLU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,140 mi
Last recorded89,140 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 TLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 89,140 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 87,484 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 85,624 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 84,068 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 83,811 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 83,178 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge *very close* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 81,160 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 78,059 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 76,376 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2016 74,948 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 72,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres on 4mm and small cracking

rear tyres on 2.8mm

Pass 26 Aug 2014 71,237 miles

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

engine and floor covers

Pass 29 Aug 2013 68,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 68,285 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 65,738 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 62,542 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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WG08 TLU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WG08 TLU, 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 WG08 TLU registered?

WG08 TLU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is WG08 TLU safe to buy?

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