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SP08 OLG

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,706 mi
Last recorded70,706 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 OLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 70,706 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 70,706 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 67,785 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 67,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 59,520 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 49,959 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 49,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2022 42,485 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 35,449 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 35,446 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2019 33,148 miles

under trays

Pass 9 Feb 2018 29,410 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 25,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 22,521 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Apr 2015 19,909 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 17,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items fitted to seatbelts that may affect the operation in the event of a collision.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 14,384 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 13,783 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 11,468 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 7,937 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 OLG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OLG, 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

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What year was SP08 OLG registered?

SP08 OLG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is SP08 OLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP08 OLG shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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