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MERCEDES-BENZ
SLK280 AUTO (2008)
critical checks
MOT not found
road tax not found
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 6,800 cases in the comprehensive checks we ran in the last 90 days!
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
stolen
You certainly don't want to get involved with a stolen vehicle, that's a nightmare! If stopped by the police you could be left massively out of pocket when they seize the vehicle.
mycarcheck found over 1,600 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
mycarcheck found over 1,600 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
write-off or scrapped
It's essential to establish if a car has been involved in a serious crash. If it has, for safety you'll need to know if any damage was repairable. Also previous write-offs generally cost a lot less than a non-accident damaged car.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 14,500 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 14,500 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
import or export
During the last 90 days we found that more than 9,500 vehicles we ran checks against had import/export records that a buyer may not have known about.
advisory checks
Also included are essential pre-purchase checks such as details of previous ownership, plate and colour changes, engine number, and the VIN confirmation.
recorded use
mileage record
2nd Oct 2026
69,485 miles (MOT)
18th Jul 2025
66,551 miles (MOT)
4th Jul 2025
66,060 miles (MOT)
13th Feb 2025
64,702 miles (MOT)
22nd Feb 2024
61,301 miles (MOT)
15th Feb 2023
58,027 miles (MOT)
22nd Feb 2022
55,757 miles (MOT)
21st Feb 2022
55,756 miles (MOT)
9th Feb 2021
51,855 miles (MOT)
4th Feb 2020
49,741 miles (MOT)
23rd Jan 2019
47,148 miles (MOT)
5th Feb 2018
44,655 miles (MOT)
2nd Feb 2017
42,381 miles (MOT)
9th Jan 2016
40,291 miles (MOT)
7th Jan 2015
37,209 miles (MOT)
21st Jan 2014
33,588 miles (MOT)
16th Jan 2013
29,806 miles (MOT)
8th Apr 2011
28,000 miles (MOT)
Make sure to check that the most recent recorded mileage roughly matches the vehicle's odometer before buying the vehicle.
We highlight in red when a vehicle mileage has decreased, check to see if this is suspicious. Sometimes this is just the result of rounding.
DVLA records are particularly prone to rounding / errors as they are provided by the general public.
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mileage insights
Most recent mileage record
69,485 miles
Estimated current mileage
69,642 miles
Estimated annual mileage
2,428 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Not Valid
Date
2nd Oct 2026
Result
Failed
Odometer
69485 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Central Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Both Front To Rear Above Plastics Covers (1.1.11 (c))
Major
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Dangerous
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Leaking On A Hydraulic Braking System (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
Date
18th Jul 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
66551 miles
Expiry
17th Jul 2026
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Date
4th Jul 2025
Result
Failed
Odometer
66060 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Major
Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Date
13th Feb 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
64702 miles
Expiry
21st Feb 2026
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Date
13th Feb 2025
Result
Failed
Odometer
64702 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Pass With Rectification At Station
Nearside Front Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Date
22nd Feb 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
61301 miles
Expiry
21st Feb 2025
Date
15th Feb 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
58027 miles
Expiry
21st Feb 2024
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
Date
22nd Feb 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
55757 miles
Expiry
21st Feb 2023
Date
21st Feb 2022
Result
Failed
Odometer
55756 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Brake Performance Not Tested Coil Spring Broken, Not Safe To Test (1.2.1 (g))
Major
Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Dangerous
Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (e))
Dangerous
Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Date
9th Feb 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
51855 miles
Expiry
8th Feb 2022
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Minor
Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Chafed Grommet Not Fitted In Suspension Leg (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Both Rear Tyres Are Wearing On Inner Treads
Date
4th Feb 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
49741 miles
Expiry
4th Feb 2021
Date
23rd Jan 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
47148 miles
Expiry
4th Feb 2020
Date
5th Feb 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
44655 miles
Expiry
4th Feb 2019
Advisory Notice
Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Certain Components.
Date
5th Feb 2018
Result
Failed
Odometer
44655 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Certain Components.
Pass With Rectification At Station
Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
Date
2nd Feb 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
42381 miles
Expiry
1st Feb 2018
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
Date
2nd Feb 2017
Result
Failed
Odometer
42381 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Front Suspension Weakened Allowing Body Or Other Component To Foul A Road Wheel Or Would Do So If Laden Near And Offside Caused By Defective Shock Absorbers (2.4.a.1b)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
Date
9th Jan 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
40291 miles
Expiry
20th Jan 2017
Advisory Notice
Front Under Tray Fitted/engine Cover
Date
7th Jan 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
37209 miles
Expiry
20th Jan 2016
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Date
21st Jan 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
33588 miles
Expiry
20th Jan 2015
Advisory Notice
Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
Date
16th Jan 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
29806 miles
Expiry
15th Jan 2014
Date
8th Apr 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
28000 miles
Expiry
7th Apr 2012
Advisory Notice
Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
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valuation data
current values
Forecourt
£3,360
Private
£2,750
Trade-In
£2,430
Auction
£2,120
Price when new
£32,347
An estimated mileage of 69k miles was used for latest valuation.
Valuations are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
value history
from previous checks on this vehicle
October 2026
£3,360
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value history
data from similar, matching vehicles
June 2024
£3,280
May 2024
£4,325
April 2024
£4,078
March 2024
£4,100
February 2024
£4,280
January 2024
£4,830
December 2023
£4,377
November 2023
£3,324
October 2023
£3,721
September 2023
£4,150
August 2023
£3,907
June 2023
£4,260
May 2023
£3,690
April 2023
£4,178
March 2023
£4,253
February 2023
£3,859
January 2023
£5,973
December 2022
£6,605
November 2022
£6,130
October 2022
£5,977
August 2022
£5,939
July 2022
£6,294
June 2022
£6,154
May 2022
£6,188
April 2022
£5,545
March 2022
£8,390
February 2022
£8,571
January 2022
£8,190
December 2021
£8,082
November 2021
£7,926
October 2021
£7,210
September 2021
£7,490
August 2021
£8,225
June 2021
£6,343
May 2021
£7,300
April 2021
£6,245
March 2021
£7,163
February 2021
£5,562
January 2021
£5,230
December 2020
£5,316
November 2020
£5,259
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Valuations are dependant upon
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Valuation history is not available for this vehicle.
change over time
Current forecourt value
£3,360
Price when new
£32,347
Change in value
-£28,987
Over period of
223 months
Average rate of change
-£129 per month
An estimated mileage of 69k miles was used for the valuation. Calculation based upon an original value of £32,347, current value of £3,360 and age of 6788 days.
Valuations, original pricing or age data are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
running costs
fuel efficiency
Combined
29.7 mpg
Extra Urban
38.2 mpg
Urban Cold
21.6 mpg
road tax
Tax Status
Untaxed: Due 8th Oct 2026
Tax Band
L
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£418
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£760
6 months (Direct Debit)
£399
12 months (Direct Debit)
£798
Details for this vehicle are shown as provided by our data sources, for example the manufacturer and dvla.
Details for this vehicle have not been provided from the manufacturer or dvla.
specifications
original details
Manufactured
25th Mar 2008
Registration
25th Mar 2008
Current Colour
Black
Original Colour
Black
Country of Origin
Germany
Model Variant
280
Model Variant Setup Date
1st Jun 2005
Model Variant Visibility Date
1st Jun 2005
Series
R171
vehicle body
Articulation
Rigid
Number of Axles
2
Body Type
Convertible
Number of Doors
2
Drive Type
4X2
Length
4089 mm
Height
1296 mm
Width
1969 mm
Number of Seats
2
performance & engine
Make
Mercedes cars
Fuel
Petrol
Euro Status
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Number of Gears
7
Nominal Capacity
3.0L
Size
2997 cc
Max Speed
155 mph
Acceleration (0-62mph)
6.2 seconds
Horse Power
228 bhp
CO2 Emissions
227 g/km
Peak Power
6000 rpm
Torque
221.4 lb-ft
Peak Torque
3500 rpm
Location
Front
Driving Axle
Rear
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Bore
88 mm
Cylinder Arrangement
Vee
Number of Cylinders
6
Valve Gear
DOHC
Valves per Cylinder
4
Stroke Length
82
Delivery
Normal
Description
M272 E30 / 231BHP
Specification data for this vehicle is shown as recorded in our data sources, for example from the manufacturer and dvla.
Specification data for this vehicle has not been provided in the registration from the manufacturer.
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model insights
MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 AUTO
You can run a car check report and generate lots of lovely information all about your vehicle, but what does it all mean? Using the huge amounts of data we have on UK vehicles our experts at mycarcheck.com have come up with some invaluable insights into the UK car market. We have searched our data base to find vehicles that are the same (or similar) make, model and age, so whether you are buying, selling or just browsing, you know how your vehicle compares to other matching or similar vehicles.
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
- The most popular colour is Silver.
- Looking for something a little rarer? Consider Red/black, we only saw 1 of them.
- The most common fuel type was Petrol.
- We saw engines of size 3L more than any other.
Silver
46.00%
Black
34.34%
Blue
16.51%
Red
2.23%
2008
13.89%
2007
29.62%
2006
39.06%
2005
17.30%
2996cc
57.67%
2997cc
42.33%
Petrol
99.87%
0
4.85%
1
8.52%
2
15.99%
3
19.13%
4
17.96%
5
14.55%
6
9.96%
7
4.19%
8
2.49%
9
1.44%
10
0.79%
10k … 20k
0.79%
20k … 30k
2.64%
30k … 40k
3.83%
40k … 50k
5.42%
50k … 60k
10.57%
60k … 70k
14.00%
70k … 80k
14.40%
80k … 90k
12.42%
90k … 100k
11.23%
100k … 110k
7.93%
110k … 120k
5.94%
120k … 130k
3.96%
130k … 140k
1.85%
140k … 150k
2.38%
150k … 160k
0.66%
160k … 170k
0.79%
