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ST08 OEP

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,445 mi
Last recorded120,445 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 OEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 120,445 miles

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

General underside corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 117,621 miles

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

General underside corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Strut top corroded

Undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 117,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

General underside corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Strut top corroded

Undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 115,687 miles

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

General underside corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Strut top corroded

Undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 114,176 miles

General underside corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 108,913 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s + n/s. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 108,912 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s + n/s. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 105,849 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 100,179 miles

Floor starting to corrode around Rear subframe forward mountings

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 100,179 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure Both centre exhaust mounts corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Floor starting to corrode around Rear subframe forward mountings

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 95,043 miles

Rear parking brake made min. required efficiency only

engine mang; lamp on

front and rear brake pads appear to becoming low ?

Pass 20 Jan 2017 88,606 miles

Offside Rear exhaust mounting corroded and broken but system secure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

front and rear brake pads appear to becoming low ?

Fail 14 Jan 2017 88,597 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid none (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear exhaust mounting corroded and broken but system secure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

front and rear brake pads appear to becoming low ?

Pass 22 Dec 2015 81,354 miles

Front some inner edge wear on tyres

very slight play nearside of steering rack inner joint

Pass 13 Dec 2014 73,501 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 2 Dec 2013 60,283 miles

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

engine has an oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2012 50,291 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 32,985 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,968 miles

Inner face of O/S/F brake disc showing signs of corrosion

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 OEP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OEP, 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 OEP registered?

ST08 OEP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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