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R999 TOD

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

59,170 mi
Last recorded59,170 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 TOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 59,170 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 58,373 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Light inner rim damage. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 58,366 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Link arm gaiter split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Light inner rim damage. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 56,812 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 55,573 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 53,249 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 50,577 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 48,547 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 48,547 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 46,067 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 45,209 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 45,198 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 40,827 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 36,731 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 32,067 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 32,067 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 31,505 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 30,744 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 28,797 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 26,382 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,324 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 20,324 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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R999 TOD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R999 TOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R999 TOD?

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What year was R999 TOD registered?

R999 TOD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is R999 TOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R999 TOD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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