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MK08 EHU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,116 mi
Last recorded80,116 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 EHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 80,116 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe above rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 76,410 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 72,871 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 68,877 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 65,709 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 65,673 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 62,260 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ltd damping (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 62,220 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ltd damping (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 59,401 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 55,786 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 52,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre has worn on the inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2017 52,207 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre has worn on the inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2016 49,357 miles

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

Oil leak from gearbox ()

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2016 49,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak from gearbox ()

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 46,535 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 43,477 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 43,477 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 41,456 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 38,080 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 29,202 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 EHU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK08 EHU, 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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MK08 EHU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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