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RB54 RRB

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

91,095 mi
Last recorded91,095 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB54 RRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 91,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 89,578 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 87,557 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 87,557 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 85,227 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 84,851 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 82,536 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 81,514 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 81,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 79,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 76,611 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe has a small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm around 2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 76,611 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe has a small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm around 2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 64,792 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 60,210 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 54,803 miles

3rd brake light innop

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight movement in nsr wheel

Pass 6 May 2014 51,259 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 46,027 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 37,637 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 28,319 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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RB54 RRB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RB54 RRB, 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 RB54 RRB registered?

RB54 RRB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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The MOT history for RB54 RRB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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