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OO55 SMW

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

96,993 mi
Last recorded96,993 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO55 SMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 96,993 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 94,739 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 94,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 91,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 90,224 miles

Front coil springs starting to wear but not excessive.

Pass 31 Mar 2022 84,996 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 78,933 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 74,877 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 65,375 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 55,369 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 42,428 miles

FRONT TYRES EDGE WEAR CLOSE CORDS EXPOSURE

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,147 miles

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

engine management lamp on prior to test

Pass 25 Mar 2015 25,056 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 20,778 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 17,092 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 13,831 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 11,170 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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OO55 SMW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OO55 SMW, 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 OO55 SMW registered?

OO55 SMW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for OO55 SMW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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