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R200 SLJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

82,549 mi
Last recorded82,549 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR200 SLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 82,549 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 74,208 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 74,208 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 69,618 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 61,972 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 58,898 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 57,958 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 57,349 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 56,300 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 50,760 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 42,851 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 34,661 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 26,689 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 26,588 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 25,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 25,044 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 24,146 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 22,134 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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R200 SLJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R200 SLJ, 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 R200 SLJ registered?

R200 SLJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is R200 SLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R200 SLJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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