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M888 SCG

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,972 mi
Last recorded69,972 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 SCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 69,972 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 69,972 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 64,548 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 58,603 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 58,287 miles

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

Transmission rubber mounting severely deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2022 56,977 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 55,185 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 55,185 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 53,804 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 51,389 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 48,175 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 48,175 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 42,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245 40 17y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge.225 45 17y

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 37,241 miles

nearside rear tyre slight stepping on inside tread blocks

Pass 15 Jul 2015 32,846 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 28,749 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 25,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 25,243 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 23,490 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 18,811 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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M888 SCG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M888 SCG, 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 M888 SCG registered?

M888 SCG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 September 2008.

Is M888 SCG safe to buy?

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