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CK08 OHG

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,265 mi
Last recorded65,265 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 OHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 65,265 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 59,358 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 57,112 miles

Exhaust mounting defective BOTH CENTRE BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REAR BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 57,112 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken FRONT BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective BOTH CENTRE BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REAR BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 55,777 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 54,531 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 54,531 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.086% (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW EFFORT BOTH SIDES 46KG (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2021 53,044 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 51,892 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 49,001 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 46,248 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 43,993 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 39,731 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 36,673 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 27,889 miles

rear exhaust slight exhaust leak

rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 12 May 2014 27,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust slight exhaust leak

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 2 Oct 2013 25,525 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 25,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 20,573 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 14,794 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 11,703 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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CK08 OHG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CK08 OHG, 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 CK08 OHG registered?

CK08 OHG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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