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SP08 OLC

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

67,322 mi
Last recorded67,322 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 OLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 67,322 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 66,629 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 65,141 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 62,569 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 46,724 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 38,725 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 34,846 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 34,846 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 33,028 miles

Nearside Front TYRE PERISHED

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Pass 24 Mar 2016 29,127 miles

Nearside Front camber arm bush deteriorated

Offside Front camber arm bush deteriorated

Offside Front play in camber arm ball joint

Pass 1 Apr 2015 25,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 23,043 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 19,866 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 16,309 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 13,080 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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SP08 OLC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 SP08 OLC, 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 SP08 OLC registered?

SP08 OLC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SP08 OLC 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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