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WR08 WSN

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,409 mi
Last recorded71,409 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 WSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 71,409 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Rear (both rear disc brake back plates corroded)

Rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 6 Jul 2026 71,409 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Rear (both rear disc brake back plates corroded)

Rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 11 Jun 2026 71,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened stiffener bar. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe damaged damaged/corroded. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s all arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear disc brake back plates corroded.

Pass 24 Jun 2025 68,368 miles

Boot openning handle partially seizing

Centre exhaust claps and fixing bolts corroded

Hand brake cables corroding

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 68,368 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Boot openning handle partially seizing

Centre exhaust claps and fixing bolts corroded

Hand brake cables corroding

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 66,249 miles

Advise wax oyl to protect underside of vehicle

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 63,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 60,565 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 60,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 56,370 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 56,354 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear #1 (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear #2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 52,643 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 52,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 48,215 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 48,215 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 42,310 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 41,470 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 40,012 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 34,457 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 31,964 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 31,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 31,266 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 24,406 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 17,874 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 WSN 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 66.7%.

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 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 WR08 WSN, 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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WR08 WSN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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