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SN08 OUH

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

61,480 mi
Last recorded61,480 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 OUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 61,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is repaired

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 61,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Yellow Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Treads area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 59,916 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2024 59,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2023 59,023 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2022 57,367 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 23 Nov 2022 57,363 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust slight deterioration and blow..

Fail 7 Sep 2022 57,323 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear differential (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

all rear suspension corroded

parking brake only just met MOT requirement on the nearside rear

Pass 8 Sep 2021 54,514 miles

all rear suspension has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2020 51,145 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 48,863 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 45,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 42,483 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened WORN (3.5.1n)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 39,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 39,104 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint REAR (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 36,035 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 31,734 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

advise undertray fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2015 6,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

advise undertray fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2014 24,467 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 20,026 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 16,625 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 16,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 9,776 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 8,680 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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SN08 OUH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SN08 OUH, 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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SN08 OUH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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