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SH08 AZO

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

61,163 mi
Last recorded61,163 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 AZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 61,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes slightly corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various suspension/steering components corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2025 54,414 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 54,414 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2024 49,396 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear frames corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 47,206 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 30 May 2022 45,741 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S/F and O/S/F brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S/R and O/S/R brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 42,455 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 42,455 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 36,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 32,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 32,925 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap of a temporary type. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 28,355 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 25,356 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 25,247 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 24,785 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 24,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 23,940 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 23,940 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 22,851 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 21,846 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 18,210 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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SH08 AZO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SH08 AZO, 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 SH08 AZO registered?

SH08 AZO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is SH08 AZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 AZO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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