2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.0L Petrol · T100 ROG
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK (3.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 117,964 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,964 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T100 ROG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 117,964 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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T100 ROG MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Slk (T100 ROG) between October 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
T100 ROG Mileage History
- 31/10/2022112,729 mi
- 12/12/2023114,727 mi+1,998 mi
- 28/11/2024117,353 mi+2,626 mi
- 28/11/2024117,353 mi
- 10/12/2025117,964 mi+611 mi
Average of roughly 1,683 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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MERCEDES-BENZ SLK Model Intelligence & Reliability
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2008 model year cars.
- M272 V6 Balance Shaft WearSerious
Early 3.0L and 3.5L V6 engines used soft metal gears on the balance shaft. The gears wear down, altering engine timing and requiring a massive engine-out repair.
- Vario-Roof Hydraulic LeaksModerate
The complex folding hardtop uses multiple hydraulic cylinders that can leak as the seals age.
- Rear Subframe Corrosion and PerforationSerious
The pressed-steel multi-link rear subframe on the R171 SLK is highly prone to severe internal corrosion, aggravated by decades of wet UK winter roads and road salt. Moisture and grime accumulate inside the hollow box sections, rusting the subframe from the inside out until structural perforation occurs around the suspension control arm mounting points. In severe cases, an arm mount shears off entirely, causing sudden dangerous rear-wheel steering and an immediate MOT failure. Mercedes-Benz UK has historically assessed replacements under goodwill on a case-by-case basis.
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