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RF08 XUA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

62,032 mi
Last recorded62,032 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 XUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 62,032 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 62,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 61,575 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 60,767 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 57,726 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 57,722 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 55,851 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 53,250 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 51,435 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 50,823 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 47,292 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 44,972 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 40,163 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 33,988 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 29,983 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 27,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 27,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil on minimum

Pass 25 Jun 2012 19,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot full.... not inspected

Pass 25 Jun 2011 17,290 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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RF08 XUA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RF08 XUA, 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 RF08 XUA registered?

RF08 XUA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is RF08 XUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 XUA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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