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REB 402

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,405 mi
Last recorded88,405 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREB 402
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 88,405 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above all flexi brake hoses under neath vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Above undertray round sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 88,367 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above all flexi brake hoses under neath vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Above undertray round sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 87,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 86,654 miles

nearside rear tyre has some sidewall damage

Fail 26 Mar 2024 86,654 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 29 Mar 2023 85,942 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 85,394 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 85,354 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 84,238 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 18 Mar 2020 83,480 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring under bonnet (Kill switch) slightly insecure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer- Coil spring cup arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity slightly reduced

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 83,434 miles

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

Nearside Electrical wiring under bonnet (Kill switch) slightly insecure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer- Coil spring cup arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity slightly reduced

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 81,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged- Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 79,482 miles

Nearside Front Damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Parking brake hanging on slightly after operation

Pass 21 Mar 2017 77,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2017 77,367 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 75,063 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 72,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside dipped beam dimmer than offside, but light output not seriously reduced

Nearside rear tyre at 2.5mm

Offside rear tyre at 3mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 70,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside fog light lense cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 70,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside fog light lense cracked

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,283 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 65,539 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 44,443 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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REB 402 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 REB 402, 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 REB 402 registered?

REB 402 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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The MOT history for REB 402 shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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