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M500 RYG

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,403 mi
Last recorded80,403 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 RYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2026 80,403 miles

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

Parking brake feels harsh and noisy, advise further investigation

Pass 18 Aug 2025 79,481 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion visible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 77,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 75,053 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 75,053 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 71,927 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 70,277 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2022 70,270 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 63,750 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2020 56,688 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 49,117 miles

both rear tyres worn to weare bars

Fail 3 May 2019 49,117 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both rear tyres worn to weare bars

Pass 2 May 2018 40,740 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 32,680 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,192 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 14,774 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 12,621 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 11,186 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 9,013 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 7,291 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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M500 RYG 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 M500 RYG, 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 M500 RYG registered?

M500 RYG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is M500 RYG safe to buy?

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