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CA08 DWG

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,250 mi
Last recorded64,250 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 DWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 64,250 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 63,884 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 63,879 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak on o/s/r steel brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 63,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 63,825 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 63,825 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 63,790 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 63,790 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 63,781 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 63,147 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 63,114 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 53,314 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

slight brake judder

Fail 6 Apr 2018 53,305 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

slight brake judder

Pass 7 Apr 2017 40,313 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 30,866 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 26,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre thread cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2014 23,264 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 19,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 19,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2012 18,031 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 14,153 miles

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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CA08 DWG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CA08 DWG, 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 CA08 DWG registered?

CA08 DWG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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