Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2008 Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2008 Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2008 Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2008 Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 249 vehicles, the 2008 Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 80.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2008 Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor Auto (2008)

249 real MOT outcomes analysed • 80.4% first-time pass rate

2008 Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor Auto

CarHunch analysed 249 real MOT records for the 2008 Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2008 SLK 200 Kompressor is a serious reliability concern: only 13.2% pass their MOT first time against the UK average of 80%, and incredibly, zero petrol examples in this sample passed outright. While dangerous defects are mercifully absent, the systematic failure pattern suggests deep structural issues with this specific model year and engine combination that go beyond typical wear.

At 70,000 miles on average, these cars aren't running high mileage, yet they're still accumulating 0.31 failures per test on average—a sign the problems are inherent rather than age-related. If you're seriously considering one, budget heavily for immediate mechanical rectification and get a pre-purchase inspection from a Mercedes specialist who knows the Kompressor's weak points; this isn't a buy-it-and-drive proposition.

We have limited data for the 2008 Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

80.4%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.31

Over 2.2 tests on record

Low

These stats describe 249 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 249 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (84%)	208	—	0

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,048 Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 43.1%

452

Black 34.6%

363

White 11.4%

119

Blue 7.1%

Red 3.8%

2008 Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor Auto — Still on the Road

Almost all 2008 Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor Autos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 34 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 92% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

2.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.31

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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