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MY08 SLK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,684 mi
Last recorded73,684 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY08 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 73,684 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 71,807 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 71,789 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 69,839 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 67,617 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 65,591 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 63,505 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 62,312 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS and NS (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 62,312 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS and NS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 60,030 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 55,487 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 53,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 50,788 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 47,543 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 43,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front tyre tread depth 3.80mm

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

Offside front tyre tread depth 4.00mm

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 2.30mm

Offside rear tyre tread depth 2.00mm

Pass 3 Jul 2013 36,545 miles

Both front tyres perished and low on tread on inner shoulders.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 28,170 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 20,302 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 20,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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MY08 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MY08 SLK, 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 MY08 SLK registered?

MY08 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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