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OO 8844

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

148,021 mi
Last recorded148,021 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO 8844
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 148,021 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 148,020 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 137,884 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 129,181 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working third brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 129,181 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working third brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 124,172 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 124,172 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 120,398 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 120,397 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre section blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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 26 Oct 2020 118,372 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 114,643 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 114,642 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 108,582 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 108,579 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 105,495 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 105,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 63,144 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 61,224 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 59,764 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 54,682 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 50,789 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2012 50,789 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 39,387 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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OO 8844 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 OO 8844, 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 OO 8844 registered?

OO 8844 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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