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RSG 832

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests44 (37 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate84.1%

Mileage

84,149 mi
Last recorded84,149 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSG 832
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

37 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 84,149 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 84,147 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Behind bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 82,089 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

During Emission slightly blue smoking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Under the vehicle corroded front and rear side

Pass 31 May 2024 79,262 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 77,306 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 79,244 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch by spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2023 73,881 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device temporary repair

Fail 2 May 2023 73,870 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2022 78,713 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 66,026 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 66,002 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 63,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above flexpipe union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 63,786 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above flexpipe union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 78,131 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Oct 2020 60,927 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 77,152 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 57,401 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/sn/s (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front brake disc back plates corroded

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Jan 2019 75,445 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 52,193 miles

all tyres starting to crack/deteriorate

exhaust starting to deteriorate

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floor tray fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2018 72,992 miles

Nearside door handle stiff to operate

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Feb 2018 72,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside door handle stiff to operate

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Aug 2017 44,486 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 72,416 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 42,141 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 70,492 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 40,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside front tyre wear

offside and nearside wipers deteriorating

Pass 11 Dec 2014 68,139 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 36,757 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 65,292 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 32,559 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 32,477 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 59,554 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 28,229 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 55,154 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 55,154 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 24,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

wear in front brake discs

Pass 1 Sep 2011 24,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wear in front brake discs

Pass 5 Jan 2011 50,608 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 45,682 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 45,226 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 40,522 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 36,812 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 33,016 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 28,700 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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RSG 832 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.1%.

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 RSG 832, 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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RSG 832 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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