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SM08 AUU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

50,844 mi
Last recorded50,844 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 AUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 50,844 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 50,806 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis holed corroded on the o/s/f only noticed after removing under trays as it was in for service as well was not visible due to under trays fitted (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2026 50,806 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 50,443 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 48,611 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 46,290 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 44,105 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 40,845 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 38,162 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 2 Jul 2019 36,357 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 33,505 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 30,608 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 27,616 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 14 Jul 2015 24,952 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 21,715 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 18,915 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 18,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2012 14,317 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 10,150 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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SM08 AUU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SM08 AUU, 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

How do I check the history of SM08 AUU?

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What year was SM08 AUU registered?

SM08 AUU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is SM08 AUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 AUU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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