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OE08 ZMZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

17,906 mi
Last recorded17,906 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 ZMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 17,906 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 16,789 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 14,993 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 12,299 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 12,113 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 12,113 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 11,981 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 11,981 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 11,742 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 11,331 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 10,940 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 9,811 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 9,183 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 8,014 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 6,922 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 6,050 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 4,409 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 ZMZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OE08 ZMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE08 ZMZ registered?

OE08 ZMZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is OE08 ZMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE08 ZMZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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