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EN08 XEP

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,560 mi
Last recorded40,560 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 XEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 40,560 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 40,322 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 40,322 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 39,329 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 39,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 38,994 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine oil getting low

Pass 30 Dec 2017 38,410 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inside surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inside surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 36,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre slight cracks

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre slight cracks

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 36,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre slight cracks

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre slight cracks

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 33,542 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil getting low

Pass 3 Jan 2015 30,225 miles

small crack in rear exhaust pipe.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 27,474 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre slight cracks

offside front tyre slight cracks

Pass 20 Aug 2012 26,004 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 25,702 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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EN08 XEP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EN08 XEP, 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 EN08 XEP registered?

EN08 XEP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is EN08 XEP safe to buy?

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