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SF08 UZP

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

58,167 mi
Last recorded58,167 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 UZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 58,167 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 56,077 miles

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

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

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

under car is rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2024 49,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both exhaust centre to rear hangers detached

Pass 8 Mar 2023 48,128 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 48,128 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 47,363 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 46,895 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 44,916 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 44,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Apr 2018 41,187 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 37,275 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engijne and under covers fitted at time of test

Pass 20 May 2016 31,303 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corrosion exhaust hangers

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 May 2015 26,181 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 23,013 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 20,206 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Jul 2012 17,195 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 12,543 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 UZP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 UZP, 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 SF08 UZP registered?

SF08 UZP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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The MOT history for SF08 UZP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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