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R222 RUU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,105 mi
Last recorded93,105 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR222 RUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 93,105 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 88,627 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 83,562 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 79,428 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 79,428 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 77,587 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 72,916 miles

Covers & undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of fuel and brake pipes

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2021 72,915 miles

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

Covers & undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of fuel and brake pipes

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2020 66,689 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 62,700 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 62,700 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 59,461 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 54,053 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2016 49,807 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2016 49,807 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 45,623 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 39,346 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 32,483 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 25,238 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 18,686 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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R222 RUU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 R222 RUU, 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 R222 RUU registered?

R222 RUU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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