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SF08 EMX

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,947 mi
Last recorded62,947 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 EMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 62,947 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 57,638 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear slight bind rear handbrake

Fail 31 Jan 2023 57,638 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 52,262 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted over main through pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 47,383 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 47,383 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 43,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

cover sills fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2019 42,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Lower under trays fitted

Nearside cover sill fitted

Offside cover sill fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2018 37,409 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 37,409 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 32,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components.

Pass 16 Nov 2015 29,098 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 14 Nov 2014 25,325 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 21,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 16,736 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 11,354 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 11,326 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 10,252 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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SF08 EMX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SF08 EMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF08 EMX registered?

SF08 EMX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is SF08 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF08 EMX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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