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WU08 CEY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

31,583 mi
Last recorded31,583 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 CEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 31,583 miles

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both rear (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

head light beam deflectors fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2025 31,583 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both rear (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

head light beam deflectors fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2023 31,160 miles

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both rear (4.2.3 (a) (i))

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

head light beam deflectors fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2023 31,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 29,941 miles

engine cover

under shield

Fail 31 Jan 2022 29,939 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected abs wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected abs wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached nut missing from n/s/f suspension leg to hub securing bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover

under shield

Pass 21 Jan 2021 29,302 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 29,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splitting 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splitting 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 28,392 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracks around tread area and damaged

Offside Front cracks around tread area/wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks around tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 28,392 miles

Headlamp aim not tested kick up wronge way and head lamp aim high (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cracks around tread area and damaged

Offside Front cracks around tread area/wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks around tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 26,309 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 23,285 miles

all 4 tyres cracking on tread

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2017 23,279 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front BOTH Tyres; Inner & Outer treads cracking & splitting

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer tread cracking & splitting (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre; Outer tread cracking & splitting

Pass 17 Feb 2016 20,515 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 18,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly cracking on tread

Fail 13 Jan 2015 18,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly cracking on tread

Pass 4 Apr 2013 14,596 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 9,044 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 8,176 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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WU08 CEY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WU08 CEY, 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 WU08 CEY registered?

WU08 CEY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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