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S13 SVB

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

39,217 mi
Last recorded39,217 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 SVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 39,217 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 37,037 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 35,622 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 34,150 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 31,237 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 29,900 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 29,900 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.63m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2021 25,682 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 25,299 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 23,621 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 22,271 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 20,872 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 19,152 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 18,351 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 15,817 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 13,597 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 12,400 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 11,723 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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S13 SVB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S13 SVB, 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 S13 SVB registered?

S13 SVB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is S13 SVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S13 SVB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S13 SVB have outstanding finance?

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