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SP08 MGE

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

101,134 mi
Last recorded101,134 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 MGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 101,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the treads and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 100,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 100,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 100,184 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 100,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2023 99,488 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 99,488 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested not Working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 97,514 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 97,514 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 95,695 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 95,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 94,512 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 94,512 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2019 91,042 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 88,706 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 88,705 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust clamp missing and exhaust loud

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 85,373 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 11 May 2017 85,372 miles

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

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 77,688 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 77,688 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 68,672 miles

NSF tyre no tread inner/outer edges

OSF tyre no tread inner edge

Fail 28 May 2015 68,672 miles

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

NSF tyre no tread inner/outer edges

OSF tyre no tread inner edge

Pass 22 May 2014 61,579 miles

N/S/R TYRE 2MM

STIKER IN SWEPT AREA OF WINDSCREEN

Pass 6 Jun 2013 55,643 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 41,712 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,712 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 31,334 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 31,076 miles

nsf floor to inner arch trim loose

nsf tyre slight inner wear and slight cracking outer wall

osf tyre slight inner wear

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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SP08 MGE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 SP08 MGE, 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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SP08 MGE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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