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OE08 ZKB

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,475 mi
Last recorded102,475 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 ZKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 102,475 miles

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

Under chassis/ All suspension and braking components under sealed not allowing full inspection

under-trays/engine covers/side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Oct 2023 94,543 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 94,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2022 85,721 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 72,975 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 72,820 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 63,231 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear Y section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 63,231 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear Y section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 58,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Sep 2019 58,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 54,345 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 54,342 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 51,354 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 50,463 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 46,634 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y-pipes (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 42,174 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 38,728 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 38,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 35,717 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

Pass 2 Nov 2012 32,492 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 13 Apr 2012 31,818 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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OE08 ZKB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OE08 ZKB, 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 OE08 ZKB registered?

OE08 ZKB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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