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ST08 OCV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,728 mi
Last recorded54,728 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 OCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 54,728 miles

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

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

Nearside handbrake effort considerably lower than offside

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Rear number plate holder broken (0.1 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 54,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 71% due to offside handbrake not releasing immediately (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking From offside steering arm (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside handbrake effort considerably lower than offside

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Rear number plate holder broken (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 53,562 miles

Front undertray cover fitted

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 53,560 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front undertray cover fitted

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 50,530 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 50,530 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 48,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 48,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section at previous repair (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most (boot twisted) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 47,810 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 46,422 miles

O/S/R brake pipe corroded at parts

Slight blow at exhaust Y section

Fail 5 Jan 2021 46,419 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

O/S/R brake pipe corroded at parts

Slight blow at exhaust Y section

Pass 2 Jul 2019 42,881 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 41,102 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 33,193 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 25,949 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 21,826 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 18,778 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 15,352 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 11,559 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 8,415 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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ST08 OCV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST08 OCV, 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 ST08 OCV registered?

ST08 OCV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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