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R444 MOK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,947 mi
Last recorded86,947 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR444 MOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 86,947 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2025 86,852 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2024 83,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main greased (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2024 83,958 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main greased (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2023 80,634 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 80,591 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 78,912 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to N/S/R coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to O/S/R coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers & or undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 76,982 miles

All exposed brake pipes coated in protective grease

Engine covers & or undertrays fitted to vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

Pass 15 Oct 2020 75,357 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 12 Apr 2019 66,170 miles

Engine covers & or undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 63,223 miles

Engine covers & or undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

Pass 20 Mar 2017 60,771 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked in bottom black border (8.3.1d)

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2016 56,553 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 52,614 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2014 47,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 36,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,976 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 20,486 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres slightly cracking in tread area

unable to see many test items

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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R444 MOK 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 R444 MOK, 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 R444 MOK registered?

R444 MOK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is R444 MOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R444 MOK 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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