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RE08 TOH

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,482 mi
Last recorded75,482 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 75,482 miles
Fail 25 May 2026 75,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2023 70,975 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 70,975 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 65,811 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 65,811 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 60,803 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 60,449 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 60,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 59,980 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished on tread (225/50/16)

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished on tread (225/50/16)

Pass 5 Feb 2018 59,211 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 59,207 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 57,972 miles

both rear exhaust clamps deteriorated

Fail 11 Feb 2017 57,970 miles

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

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

both rear exhaust clamps deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2016 56,969 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 56,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 55,542 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 54,111 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 51,287 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 38,401 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,446 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 TOH 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 66.7%.

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 TOH, 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 TOH registered?

RE08 TOH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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