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321 SM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,959 mi
Last recorded47,959 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration321 SM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 47,959 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 43,124 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 38,501 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 34,487 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 34,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 29,700 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 29,700 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 28,207 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 23,479 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 20,604 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 18,762 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 17,561 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 15,803 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 12,725 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 10,684 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 8,227 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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321 SM 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 87.5%.

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 321 SM, 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 321 SM registered?

321 SM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 December 2008.

Is 321 SM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 321 SM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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