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X500 SMR

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

62,372 mi
Last recorded62,372 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 SMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 62,372 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 60,227 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 58,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 58,177 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 56,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s tail box pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 55,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s rear tailbox pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 53,525 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 51,961 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 48,712 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 45,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear exhaust cracked on weld offside bank (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 41,848 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 38,879 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 35,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 31,315 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 26,264 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 21,292 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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X500 SMR 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 X500 SMR, 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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How do I check the history of X500 SMR?

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What year was X500 SMR registered?

X500 SMR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is X500 SMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X500 SMR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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