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WR08 AHY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,528 mi
Last recorded55,528 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 AHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 55,528 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 55,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 47,975 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 47,950 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 44,705 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 44,705 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 43,536 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn on edges.

Pass 21 Dec 2017 40,601 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on edge. nearside front and offside rear tyres slightly damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2016 37,826 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 37,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside front tyre sidewall cut.

Pass 21 Dec 2015 34,805 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 31,979 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 28,672 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 25,329 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 21,598 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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WR08 AHY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WR08 AHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR08 AHY registered?

WR08 AHY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is WR08 AHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR08 AHY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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