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MY08 SLR

2008 Mercedes-benz Slr

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,224 mi
Last recorded19,224 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slr12,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY08 SLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlr
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc
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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2025 19,224 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 19,215 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 19,204 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 19,131 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 18,796 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 18,422 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 18,216 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 18,116 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 17,796 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 17,009 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 16,870 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 16,187 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 15,731 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 14,267 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 12,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slr?

Based on 1,033 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

92.7%
Pass Rate
316
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 23
fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned 6
fog lamp not working 6
registration plate missing 6
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. 4
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MY08 SLR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slr in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Slr models, the average MOT pass rate is 97.2% with a typical mileage of 12,508 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slr fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MY08 SLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slr typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MY08 SLR?

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What year was MY08 SLR registered?

MY08 SLR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slr, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is MY08 SLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY08 SLR shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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