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RK08 LES

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

43,853 mi
Last recorded43,853 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 LES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 43,853 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Dec 2024 42,931 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 41,344 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 40,126 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 39,737 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 39,181 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 38,052 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 36,608 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 35,286 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 33,120 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 30,745 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 30,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

off side front tyre inner side wall small splits / deteriorated ???

tyre pressures look low???

Pass 25 Sep 2013 26,866 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 22,014 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2011 15,894 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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RK08 LES is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RK08 LES, 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 RK08 LES registered?

RK08 LES is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is RK08 LES safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK08 LES shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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