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SM08 XTY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,975 mi
Last recorded14,975 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 XTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 14,975 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 14,975 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2025 14,598 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 14,240 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 13,772 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 13,203 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 13,203 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 11,682 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 11,010 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 10,232 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on shoulder

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on shoulder

Offside Front tyre cracking on shoulder

Offside Rear tyre cracking on shoulder

Pass 23 Nov 2016 9,057 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 8,188 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 7,233 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 6,184 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 4,672 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 3,348 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 XTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XTY, 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 XTY?

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What year was SM08 XTY registered?

SM08 XTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is SM08 XTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 XTY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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