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SN08 OSF

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,294 mi
Last recorded50,294 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 OSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 50,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 49,269 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 48,240 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 46,873 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake low on effort

Pass 10 Feb 2022 46,116 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear hand brakr performance only just acceptable

Pass 18 Feb 2021 43,841 miles

Rear handbrake performance just accceptable

Pass 12 Feb 2020 41,881 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 41,881 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 39,422 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brakes have imbalance

offside front tyre is cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2018 36,722 miles

Front brake discs corroded inner face

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 34,315 miles

front brake pads worn low

Fail 11 Feb 2017 34,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads worn low

Pass 13 Feb 2016 30,465 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre is cracking

Offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge & cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2015 27,933 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 25,088 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 22,337 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 19,484 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 17,938 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 17,936 miles

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

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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SN08 OSF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SN08 OSF, 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 SN08 OSF?

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What year was SN08 OSF registered?

SN08 OSF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is SN08 OSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN08 OSF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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