2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · A26 SAO
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 99,429 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,429 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A26 SAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 99,429 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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A26 SAO Mileage History
- 13/07/202383,064 mi
- 30/07/202492,451 mi+9,387 mi
- 30/07/202492,454 mi+3 mi
- 29/07/202595,200 mi+2,746 mi
- 01/07/202699,429 mi+4,229 mi
Average of roughly 5,516 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A26 SAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Slk (A26 SAO) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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