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EO08 UWM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

80,117 mi
Last recorded80,117 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 UWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 80,117 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 71,746 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 67,431 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 64,040 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 64,040 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 60,384 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 57,718 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 54,369 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 50,309 miles

slight play in both front lower arm bushs

Pass 27 Jan 2018 47,435 miles

Nearside Front disc slightly grooved

Offside Front disc slightly grooved

both rear tyres worn just below 4mm

Pass 25 Jan 2017 42,307 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 34,228 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 26,536 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 22,996 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 16,634 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 16,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 5,187 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 5,171 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 4,428 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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EO08 UWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EO08 UWM, 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 EO08 UWM registered?

EO08 UWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for EO08 UWM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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