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K50 RYE

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,823 mi
Last recorded91,823 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 RYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 91,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage looks like been glued so unable to see if cords are exposed worn inner edge and 2 nails in tread 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped,scored and pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 91,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 cuts 1 to cords,and worn inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working cant hear pump working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage looks like been glued so unable to see if cords are exposed worn inner edge and 2 nails in tread 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped,scored and pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 83,653 miles

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

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 83,500 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 80,735 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 80,735 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 74,637 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 69,663 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 63,475 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 58,795 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 57,062 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 50,211 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 47,869 miles

Rear uneven brake pad wear on rear pads

Fail 14 Jul 2017 47,869 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear uneven brake pad wear on rear pads

Pass 18 Jul 2016 46,408 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 46,408 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 43,854 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 43,854 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 41,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 36,228 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 27,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 27,260 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 21,522 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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K50 RYE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K50 RYE, 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 K50 RYE registered?

K50 RYE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is K50 RYE safe to buy?

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