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CE08 DLK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,256 mi
Last recorded91,256 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 DLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 91,256 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 82,923 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 80,970 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 80,970 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system rigid brake pipe ( copper replacement ) leaking at flexi pipe connection, whilst pressure is applied (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2023 78,890 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 77,014 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 76,854 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 74,839 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 74,014 miles

covers fitted to under body preventing full inspection

Pass 7 Mar 2019 69,149 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 69,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 64,000 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 64,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 58,455 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 52,685 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 46,653 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 36,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 29,635 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 24,090 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 18,472 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,472 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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CE08 DLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CE08 DLK, 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 CE08 DLK registered?

CE08 DLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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