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RY08 EBF

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

55,864 mi
Last recorded55,864 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 EBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 55,864 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 55,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Small straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 51,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 51,936 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 47,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 43,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 43,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 42,612 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Aug 2021 41,012 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 38,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 31,958 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 25,814 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 18,035 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two nails/screws in tyre

vehicle under body/under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Feb 2016 10,101 miles

engine covers fitted, unable to fully examine engine compartment

underbelly covers fitted, unable to fully examine underneath of vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2015 7,237 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 6,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres starting to crack inner & outer edges

Pass 29 May 2014 5,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 4,835 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 3,955 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 2,934 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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RY08 EBF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RY08 EBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY08 EBF registered?

RY08 EBF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is RY08 EBF safe to buy?

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