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K9 RWG

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,263 mi
Last recorded26,263 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 RWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 26,263 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 23,785 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 21,605 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 18,598 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 18,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 18,175 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 17,448 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 17,388 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 16,546 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 16,546 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 15,703 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 14,241 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 12,855 miles

both rear tyre tread wearing thin

Pass 16 Aug 2016 11,159 miles

Both rear tyres on approx. 3.5mm

Pass 31 Aug 2015 9,263 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 9,262 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 7,894 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 6,279 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 4,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 3,817 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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K9 RWG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 K9 RWG, 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 K9 RWG registered?

K9 RWG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 August 2008.

Is K9 RWG safe to buy?

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