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RE08 CLJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,989 mi
Last recorded98,989 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 CLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 98,989 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 96,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension arms and rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2024 96,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure torn on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension arms and rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2023 92,098 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on inner sidewall but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear suspension components corroded excluding rear coil springs

Pass 21 Oct 2022 90,293 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake heat shield badly corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2022 90,293 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged damaged on inner and outer sidewalls by being run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake heat shield badly corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 88,341 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 88,336 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2020 85,872 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 82,954 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 82,954 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 77,615 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 71,784 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 65,110 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 58,850 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 50,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 43,767 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 29,284 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 29,284 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 35,072 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 34,592 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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RE08 CLJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RE08 CLJ, 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 RE08 CLJ registered?

RE08 CLJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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