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MK08 EHM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,895 mi
Last recorded74,895 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 EHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 74,895 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 73,616 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 72,129 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 72,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 70,845 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 68,804 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 67,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on 2.45 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on 2.89 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 62,621 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 54,443 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 53,772 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 53,766 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2016 52,615 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 50,842 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 50,842 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 45,866 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 39,107 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 25,172 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 4,126 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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MK08 EHM 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 MK08 EHM, 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 MK08 EHM registered?

MK08 EHM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is MK08 EHM safe to buy?

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