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R20 EON

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

54,920 mi
Last recorded54,920 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 EON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 54,920 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 52,434 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 49,641 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 47,867 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 46,268 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 44,208 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 42,529 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 38,524 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 35,344 miles

rear exhaust mountings deteriorating

Pass 9 Jan 2017 32,892 miles

Rear Exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 29,767 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 29,767 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 26,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 23,328 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 19,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 15,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 12,419 miles

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

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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R20 EON is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R20 EON, 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 R20 EON registered?

R20 EON is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is R20 EON safe to buy?

The MOT history for R20 EON shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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