2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8 Kompressor

Overview

• Make: Mercedes-Benz
• Model: SLK
• Trim: Kompressor
• Version: 1.8 Kompressor Auto RWD Euro 4 2dr (160 bhp)
• Year: 2008
• Mileage: 55,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
• Engine: 1.8 litres, 160 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 211 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 4, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK Kompressor has covered 55,000 miles, around 28,600 fewer miles than is typical for its age. Priced at £3,990, it is advertised £289 below the AskCar estimate of £4,279. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 406 Mercedes-Benz SLK cars across different ages and specifications. This car was first seen in our listings data 7 days ago. The recorded MOT expired on 23 January 2025, so ask the dealer whether it has been renewed. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. You can find this car at Ashley Automotive in Bournemouth. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 5 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £289 (6%) under the AskCar estimate of £4,279.

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 406 priced Mercedes-Benz SLK adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 5 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 5 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK has been on sale for at least 7 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 29 October 2026 at £3,990. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 5 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 23 January 2025; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 17 MOTs. The latest, on 24 January 2024, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

Mileage at that test: 55,025 miles, which matches the advertised 55,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 28,600 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 5 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, £2,360 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: 72,000 miles. Price: £5,495, £1,505 more than this car. Dealer: B S Marson And Sons in Newcastle-under-Lyme. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mercedes-benz-slk-2008-277b0e15c422
• 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK Kompressor, 1.8 petrol convertible, silver. Mileage: 130,000 miles. Price: £2,995, £995 less than this car. Dealer: The Drivers Gallery in Bromsgrove. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mercedes-benz-slk-2008-e0c19e9f1214