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RV08 MHZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,595 mi
Last recorded65,595 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 MHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 65,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 61,685 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 61,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 58,856 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 55,643 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 55,575 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 52,270 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 49,469 miles

n/s and o/s park brake low

Pass 27 Aug 2020 48,070 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 46,422 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 44,237 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 43,585 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 43,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 40,862 miles

advise near side rear tyre , tread wearing low,unevenly and outer side wall damaged but still legal

Pass 30 Mar 2016 37,943 miles

advise near side rear tyre outer side wall damaged , but still legal

Pass 25 Mar 2015 34,508 miles

advise both front tyres perishing

advise off side rear tyre,tread wearing low

advise rear exhaust section corroding and slight blow

Pass 18 Mar 2014 32,557 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise exhaust y section slight blow

advise off side rear tyre,tread starting to wear low

Pass 18 Mar 2013 29,986 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise centre exhaust section corroding

advise front brake discs corroding

advise near side rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 11 Apr 2012 27,438 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2012 27,432 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear exhaust off side section slight blow

Pass 5 May 2011 23,532 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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RV08 MHZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RV08 MHZ, 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 RV08 MHZ registered?

RV08 MHZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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