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SM08 SLK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,364 mi
Last recorded102,364 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 102,364 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 102,231 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 102,003 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 98,894 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 96,882 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 94,000 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 94,000 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 84,412 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 84,410 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 76,296 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 69,054 miles

Both rear outer springlink joints have play

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 63,840 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 56,382 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 56,382 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 49,135 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 49,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 40,792 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,595 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 19,828 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 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SM08 SLK, 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 SM08 SLK registered?

SM08 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is SM08 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 SLK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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