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SV08 MHE

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,222 mi
Last recorded102,222 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 MHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 102,222 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 102,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 100,309 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 95,447 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 91,094 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 85,181 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 79,615 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 77,477 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 77,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 73,711 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2018 68,762 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 59,853 miles

rear brake pad pins n/s and o/s incorrect

Fail 17 Jul 2017 59,723 miles

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

rear brake pad pins n/s and o/s incorrect

Pass 26 Jul 2016 51,219 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 47,218 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 47,216 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2014 41,346 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 41,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front 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 14 May 2013 31,543 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 31,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,736 miles

nearside rear tyre appears to have been run flat and is wearing close to the 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 2 Mar 2011 17,607 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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SV08 MHE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SV08 MHE, 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 SV08 MHE registered?

SV08 MHE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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