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B6 RHT

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,444 mi
Last recorded89,444 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 RHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 89,444 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 84,352 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 84,352 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted backing plate likely to fall off, due to corrosion (1.1.21 (c))

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 28 Mar 2024 79,716 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 79,716 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 74,538 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 69,898 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 64,414 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 60,947 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 56,971 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 51,818 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 47,040 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 47,040 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 44,248 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 41,812 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 39,255 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 39,255 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 35,750 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 28,926 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 28,895 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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B6 RHT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B6 RHT, 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 B6 RHT registered?

B6 RHT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 October 2008.

Is B6 RHT safe to buy?

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