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MT08 RRY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,406 mi
Last recorded110,406 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 RRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 110,406 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 110,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 107,796 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 107,791 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 105,350 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 104,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 101,507 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 91,492 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is scrubbed on inner tread

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 91,478 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre is scrubbed on inner tread

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 82,581 miles

Engine and floor covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Sep 2018 82,581 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine and floor covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 79,012 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 79,012 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven nearside low (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 75,763 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2016 75,763 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine bay covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 69,508 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 69,505 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 65,178 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 65,178 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 58,944 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 46,299 miles

both rear tyres worn to the wear indicators

Pass 20 Jul 2011 35,264 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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MT08 RRY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MT08 RRY, 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 MT08 RRY registered?

MT08 RRY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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