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RK08 ZLU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,836 mi
Last recorded102,836 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 ZLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 102,836 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 100,690 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 100,688 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 98,622 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror repeater cracked

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency a little lower than o/s/r

Fail 11 Dec 2023 98,620 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front mirror repeater cracked

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency a little lower than o/s/r

Pass 2 Dec 2022 95,528 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 92,281 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 86,831 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Both rear exhaust hangers corroded but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 82,850 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 82,850 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 78,146 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 70,062 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency a little lower than o/s r.

Fail 24 Nov 2017 70,056 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has nail in it.

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing bad on inner edge, attention very soon.

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency a little lower than o/s r.

Pass 25 Nov 2016 63,221 miles

Both front tyres are worn close to the legal tread depth limit on the inner edges.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 57,720 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 51,916 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 45,590 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 45,536 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 38,904 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 36,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres have deteriated sidewalls

Pass 22 Feb 2011 32,231 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 32,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 ZLU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 RK08 ZLU, 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 ZLU registered?

RK08 ZLU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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