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V121 ROS

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

64,599 mi
Last recorded64,599 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV121 ROS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 64,599 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 63,915 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 61,367 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 57,608 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 55,479 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 54,956 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 51,079 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 45,484 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 36,898 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases loacted on the join where the exhaust splits into 2 (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 35,960 miles

Central centre stop lamp n/w, unable to see any wiring so must assume it has been disconnected

Pass 4 Feb 2016 34,988 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 34,010 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 28,569 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 28,559 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2012 21,530 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 18,078 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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V121 ROS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 V121 ROS, 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 V121 ROS registered?

V121 ROS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is V121 ROS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V121 ROS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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