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E13 SAE

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,325 mi
Last recorded57,325 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 SAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 57,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 46,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 40,523 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 40,523 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing excessively cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 36,443 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 31,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 31,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 29,136 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 29,136 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 28,648 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 28,313 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking across tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH rear sections of front to rear pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 27,687 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 26,960 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 25,582 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 24,701 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 23,016 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 16,782 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 12,897 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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E13 SAE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E13 SAE, 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 E13 SAE registered?

E13 SAE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is E13 SAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E13 SAE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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