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D15 DNA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,386 mi
Last recorded87,386 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD15 DNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 87,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 82,453 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 80,353 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 72,415 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 72,405 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 61,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 61,445 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 51,890 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 45,556 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 45,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 35,388 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 25,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre Bald on Inner Shoulder and Close TO Cords

Pass 7 Jun 2016 17,441 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 17,441 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 11,101 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 10,789 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 9,405 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 8,103 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 6,738 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 5,243 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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D15 DNA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D15 DNA, 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 D15 DNA registered?

D15 DNA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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