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AV08 DHO

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,573 mi
Last recorded74,573 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 DHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 74,573 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front bumper is damaged

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Ns front side repeater lens cover is cracked

Os rear lamp unit is damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both slightly corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes both sides are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear floor is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2024 71,997 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 71,997 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel has a welding defect rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 70,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns/Os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ns/Os under subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 70,534 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns/Os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ns/Os under subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 68,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 68,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 64,544 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns/Os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Ns/Os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ns/Os (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 64,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 60,031 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 60,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 53,926 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 53,924 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 49,909 miles

advise handbrake adjustment 16 percent only

Pass 24 Feb 2016 46,347 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under Shield Fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 41,907 miles

Nearside front alloy wheel buckled

Wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 24 Feb 2014 36,994 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 33,279 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,520 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 22,776 miles

front Tyres are starting to perish in tread grooves

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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AV08 DHO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 50,660 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV08 DHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV08 DHO registered?

AV08 DHO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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