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RE08 TLV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

57,859 mi
Last recorded57,859 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 TLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 57,859 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 57,231 miles

Under trays fitted making inspection difficult.

Pass 2 Sep 2023 56,441 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 55,404 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 53,919 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 52,480 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 50,905 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 50,905 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 49,461 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 47,631 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 45,643 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 40,945 miles

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

Front both front tyre cracked in outer eadge

Pass 22 Aug 2014 35,867 miles

Both front tyres getting low on inner edges and slightly perished

Pass 3 Sep 2013 29,952 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 28,096 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 24,309 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 23,725 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 TLV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RE08 TLV, 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 TLV registered?

RE08 TLV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is RE08 TLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 TLV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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