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R777 RLD

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,554 mi
Last recorded82,554 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR777 RLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 82,554 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 79,993 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 77,417 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 74,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 72,635 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 68,804 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 65,181 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 62,081 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 58,526 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 55,087 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 50,998 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear tyre has cracking to side wall

Pass 11 May 2015 46,924 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 44,852 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 42,913 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 41,704 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 39,861 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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R777 RLD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R777 RLD, 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 R777 RLD registered?

R777 RLD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is R777 RLD safe to buy?

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