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AF08 OJJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

70,133 mi
Last recorded70,133 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 OJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 70,133 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2025 68,143 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 66,403 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 64,977 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 63,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 4mm and tyre wearing more on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 4mm and tyre wearing more on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Signs of minor leak from bottom of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger rusty but still holding (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 61,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 60,003 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 58,021 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 56,612 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 54,848 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 54,352 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 54,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 51,277 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 48,873 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,090 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 41,912 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 41,107 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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AF08 OJJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 AF08 OJJ, 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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AF08 OJJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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