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H25 RAS

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

52,509 mi
Last recorded52,509 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH25 RAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 52,509 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 47,226 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 43,233 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 39,089 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 37,164 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 35,478 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 33,755 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 31,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 31,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 29,425 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 26,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 24,592 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 22,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 19,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 16,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 11,478 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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H25 RAS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 H25 RAS, 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 H25 RAS registered?

H25 RAS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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The MOT history for H25 RAS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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