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R3 SUU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,277 mi
Last recorded75,277 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 SUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 75,277 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 72,339 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 69,063 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 66,025 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 65,973 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 63,577 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 62,125 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 57,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 57,464 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 55,023 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 55,023 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm has play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 53,187 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 51,421 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 51,421 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort has low performance (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 49,752 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 45,284 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 29,901 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2012 17,089 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 7,598 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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R3 SUU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R3 SUU, 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 R3 SUU registered?

R3 SUU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 February 2008.

Is R3 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 SUU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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