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185 TAR

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,829 mi
Last recorded42,829 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration185 TAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 42,829 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 40,859 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 39,050 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 36,954 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 35,044 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 32,370 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 31,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 30,574 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.13mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 28,994 miles

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 19 Jun 2017 26,746 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 24,325 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 21,722 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 18,986 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 16,252 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 14,162 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 11,729 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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185 TAR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 185 TAR, 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 185 TAR registered?

185 TAR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is 185 TAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 185 TAR shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 185 TAR have outstanding finance?

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