£5,040
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK280 (R171)
United Kingdom • 13 Sept 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2008 Mercedes SLK280 is a well-equipped example with a desirable V6 engine and Sport package. Showing just 60,109 miles with good service history, it presents beautifully in Obsidian Black with black leather interior and red stitching.
Condition
7
The car has low mileage, a good service history with 10 stamps plus a handwritten entry, and a recent MOT valid until June 2024. However, it has had four former keepers and the MOT recorded nine minor advisories, suggesting some wear and tear or potential maintenance needs.
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Automatic
Transmission:
WDB1714542F185103
Chassis No:
Odometer:
60,109 miles
LX08WFO
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Smart 3.0 V6 example with red stitching to the black leather interior showing just 60,105 miles; factory Sport pack and Sport suspension, a desirable combination Dating from March 2008 this pretty Mercedes SLK280 hails from the 2 nd generation of SLK known as the R171 series and comes finished in Obsidian Black and sits upon its original and attractive 18” alloy wheels.
Under the bonnet, we find the 3.0 litre M272 V6 engine which develops 228bhp and 300NM of torque in this tune driving the rear wheels via seven-speed 7G-tronic automatic/tiptronic transmission with desirable factory Sport suspension.
Inside the well-appointed cabin, we find the Sports package, black leather seats with contrasting red stitching and seat belts, manual seat adjustment, leather gear surround, automatic halogen lights, multi-function steering wheel, electric windows and mirrors, cruise control, on-board computer, heated seats, parking sensors, Comand navigation and in-car entertainment, tractio...
Points of note
£990
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,092
Median Price (Since 2020)
£22,867
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Aug 27 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
68,975 miles
Registration Date
2008-03-31
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 28 2024 with 68,975 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Jun 20 2023 with 59,878 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Plastic cover fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 Worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Plastic covers fitted covering rear suspension parts restricting full inspection
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear + Sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Exhaust Clamp/joints/hangers corroded
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed
On Jun 14 2023 with 59,878 miles
There were 11 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Advisory:
- Plastic cover fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 Worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Plastic covers fitted covering rear suspension parts restricting full inspection
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear + Sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Exhaust Clamp/joints/hangers corroded
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Jul 15 2022 with 59,062 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Jun 22 2021 with 57,135 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Plastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 Also plastic covers fitted restricting full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Failed
On Jun 22 2021 with 57,135 miles
There were 3 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Advisory:
- Plastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 Also plastic covers fitted restricting full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- (Dangerous) Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Passed
On Jun 30 2020 with 55,505 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer rear of wheel (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On Jul 01 2019 with 52,754 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- plastic covers underneath vehicle
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On Jul 02 2018 with 49,547 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- plastic covers fitted top and bottom restricting full visual inspection
Passed
On Jul 21 2017 with 47,309 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Failed
On Jul 11 2017 with 47,293 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory:
- plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Jul 01 2016 with 40,638 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- parking brake performance working only when pulled hard
Passed
On Jun 30 2015 with 25,233 miles
Passed
On Jun 18 2014 with 24,186 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Passed
On Jun 21 2013 with 22,075 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs
Passed
On Jul 24 2012 with 19,255 miles
Passed
On Jul 26 2011 with 17,552 miles
Passed
On Mar 22 2011 with 16,979 miles
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