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PG08 XFE

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

46,199 mi
Last recorded46,199 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 XFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 46,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 46,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 45,648 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 45,040 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 44,545 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 43,612 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 43,338 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 42,870 miles

n/s/f tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 7 May 2020 40,934 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 39,724 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer sidewall

Pass 1 May 2018 37,912 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 34,857 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 31,728 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 28,366 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 23,574 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2014 23,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 19,312 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 17,352 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 14,620 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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PG08 XFE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PG08 XFE, 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 PG08 XFE registered?

PG08 XFE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is PG08 XFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG08 XFE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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