2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK 5.4L Petrol · AW55 AMG
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK (5.4L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 91,474 miles. MOT expired on 06 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,474 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AW55 AMG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2025
- 91,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AW55 AMG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Slk (AW55 AMG) between April 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 2025 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 (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner edge 22”.
AW55 AMG Mileage History
- 21/04/202385,664 mi
- 18/04/202489,699 mi+4,035 mi
- 07/05/202591,473 mi+1,774 mi
- 08/05/202591,474 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,837 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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