2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.0L Petrol · KT57 RBV

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK presents as roadworthy following a passed MOT on 11 March 2025 at 89,080 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, showing no escalating mechanical concerns across the available history. The vehicle cleared its most recent test first time after a failed attempt eight days earlier at 89,076 miles, though that failure carried no listed defects, indicating an administrative or unrecorded minor correction rather than a substantive fault. Recorded mileage sits at 89,080 against an 18-year lifespan, equating to roughly 4,949 miles per year and confirming light use for the age. The gap between the 9 December 2022 test at 83,628 miles and the 7 February 2024 failure at 87,127 miles shows about 3,500 miles added over fourteen months, a modest accumulation. From February 2024 to March 2025 the car covered only 1,953 miles, suggesting extended standing periods that suit the low annual average but raise dormancy-related risk. The repeated failures on 3 March 2025 and 7 February 2024 with zero defects logged point to test anomalies rather than worn consumables or structural issues. No advisories for suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions appear in any entry, so the DVSA record itself exposes no worsening trend in mechanical integrity. A clean sheet across five tests implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of coil springs, subframe mounts, and brake calipers given the car's age and low-mileage dormancy, as MOT pass sheets do not capture incipient rust or perished rubber. Verify the reason for the two zero-defect failures with the test stations, and confirm service history to explain the standing periods. The SLK's record supports a sound used purchase provided those checks hold.