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T4 RRC

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,001 mi
Last recorded84,001 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 RRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 84,001 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm, Inner Bushes Worn/Perishing Slightly, Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 83,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper not working Both Sides (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm, Inner Bushes Worn/Perishing Slightly, Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 83,283 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm, Rear Bushes - Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 83,281 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides - 245/35R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm, Rear Bushes - Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 82,764 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 81,444 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 80,290 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 79,450 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 78,931 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 78,032 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 77,154 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 76,691 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 75,745 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 1 Apr 2015 72,366 miles

engine oil leak n/s

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 31 Mar 2014 62,630 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 62,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre inner edge low tread

o/s/r tyre on limit 1,6 mm

Pass 9 Apr 2013 52,911 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 41,701 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 41,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 31,846 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 31,846 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)

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

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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T4 RRC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 T4 RRC, 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 T4 RRC registered?

T4 RRC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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