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SN04 KEY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

21,267 mi
Last recorded21,267 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 KEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 21,267 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 21,198 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 21,027 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 20,902 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 20,666 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 20,595 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 20,134 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 20,085 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 19,929 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 19,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc vent holes blocked

brake discs faces corroding

exhaust mouunts corroding

rear tyres treads getting low

Pass 13 Mar 2014 19,564 miles

both front brake disc venting holes blocked on inner faces.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 18,941 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 18,070 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 18,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 16,027 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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SN04 KEY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SN04 KEY, 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 SN04 KEY registered?

SN04 KEY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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The MOT history for SN04 KEY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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