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RE08 TMZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

36,216 mi
Last recorded36,216 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 TMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 36,216 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 35,626 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 34,145 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 33,007 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 32,277 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 30,946 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 30,770 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 29,370 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 27,321 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 25,676 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 25,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2016 23,131 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 18,637 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 16,146 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 13,288 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 11,337 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 9,084 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 TMZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 TMZ, 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 TMZ registered?

RE08 TMZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is RE08 TMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 TMZ 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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