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C21 RWH

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

36,437 mi
Last recorded36,437 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 RWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 36,437 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 33,776 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 31,534 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 31,278 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 31,276 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 31,071 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 30,881 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2019 30,690 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2018 30,457 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 30,457 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 30,087 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 29,710 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 29,367 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2015 29,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing inner cord (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

slight cracking to n/s/front tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2014 28,760 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 28,327 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 27,424 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 27,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 25,610 miles

nearside front tyre cracked within tread

nearside rear tyre tread worn to min legal limit of 1.6mm, just passable

offside front tyre cracked within tread

Pass 28 Feb 2011 18,902 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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C21 RWH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 C21 RWH, 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 C21 RWH registered?

C21 RWH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is C21 RWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 RWH shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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