2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8 SLK200 Kompressor

Overview

• Make: Mercedes-Benz
• Model: SLK
• Trim: Kompressor
• Version: 1.8 SLK200 Kompressor Auto RWD Euro 4 2dr (163 bhp)
• Year: 2008
• Mileage: 72,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
• Engine: 1.8 litres, 163 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 211 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 4, ULEZ compliant

About this car

At 72,000 miles, this 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK Kompressor has covered about 11,600 fewer miles than other 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK cars. Its asking price of £5,495 is £1,066 above the AskCar estimate of £4,429. The AskCar estimate draws on 417 Mercedes-Benz SLK adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We have tracked this advert for 98 days. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. You can find this car at B S Marson And Sons in Newcastle Under Lyme. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 8 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Above the going rate: £1,066 (24%) over the AskCar estimate of £4,429.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 417 priced Mercedes-Benz SLK adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 8 November 2026.

A 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK with the 1.8 petrol engine is typically advertised at £5,000: the median of the 11 for sale on AskCar, as of 8 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK has been on sale for at least 98 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 2 August 2026 at £4,495. Its asking price is now £5,495, £1,000 more.

Price changes recorded:

• 2 August 2026: £4,495
• 29 October 2026: £5,495

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 8 November 2026: valid until 11 June 2027.

It failed its MOT on 4 June 2026 (offside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken) and passed 1 day later, on 5 June 2026.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

Mileage at that test: 71,393 miles, which matches the advertised 72,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 11,600 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK on AskCar.

Similar cars

3 other 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK Kompressor 1.8 petrol automatic convertibles are for sale at UK dealers, from £2,995 to £6,350, as of 8 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK Kompressor, 1.8 petrol convertible, blue. Mileage: 70,000 miles. Price: £6,350, £855 more than this car. Dealer: LM Select in Chesterfield. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mercedes-benz-slk-2008-777985d4fa60
• 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK Kompressor, 1.8 petrol convertible, silver. Mileage: 55,000 miles. Price: £3,990, £1,505 less than this car. Dealer: Ashley Automotive in Bournemouth. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mercedes-benz-slk-2008-90fddd5a7fd2
• 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK Kompressor, 1.8 petrol convertible, silver. Mileage: 130,000 miles. Price: £2,995, £2,500 less than this car. Dealer: The Drivers Gallery in Bromsgrove. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mercedes-benz-slk-2008-e0c19e9f1214