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R455 UBY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

25,452 mi
Last recorded25,452 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 UBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 25,452 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 24,071 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 24,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2024 21,706 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 18,772 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 18,554 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 17,472 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 16,711 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 14,924 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 23,012 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 13,297 miles

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 17 Jun 2015 12,440 miles

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Rear Tyres Worn (3mm)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 11,548 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 10,360 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 8,934 miles

1) tyres 225 45 17 fronts 245 40 17 rears 2) front tyres wearung on inner shoulders 3)noise from n/s front tyre when spun 4) nail in n/s rear tyre tread

Pass 24 Jan 2011 6,219 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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R455 UBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R455 UBY, 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 R455 UBY registered?

R455 UBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is R455 UBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R455 UBY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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