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SK08 URS

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,241 mi
Last recorded141,241 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 URS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 141,241 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 139,776 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 139,758 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 139,663 miles

Offside Rear lens damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2020 139,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear lens damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2019 139,239 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 134,012 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 134,012 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 126,212 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 126,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 119,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 119,346 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 113,922 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2015 113,922 miles

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

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 95,508 miles

Cannot assess brake pipes as covered with grease

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 95,508 miles

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

Cannot assess brake pipes as covered with grease

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 76,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2013 76,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 71,290 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 63,618 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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SK08 URS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SK08 URS, 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 SK08 URS registered?

SK08 URS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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