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PH08 SLK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

39,294 mi
Last recorded39,294 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH08 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 39,294 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 38,656 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 36,207 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 34,799 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 33,358 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged Front and Rear (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 33,357 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Front and Rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 31,711 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 29,013 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 28,497 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 27,101 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 25,419 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 23,362 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 20,930 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 15,978 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 8,612 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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PH08 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 PH08 SLK, 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 PH08 SLK registered?

PH08 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is PH08 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PH08 SLK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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