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D22 DRD

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,764 mi
Last recorded79,764 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD22 DRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 79,764 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section by y joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear above rear subframe to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 73,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 73,076 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 69,926 miles

advise rear tyer on limet

Pass 12 Jul 2023 66,287 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 66,286 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number plates wrong gaps (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2022 62,607 miles

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Fail 8 Jul 2022 62,607 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 59,111 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 56,352 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 53,080 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 48,795 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 39,081 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 33,345 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 27,774 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 20,975 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 20,480 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 18,508 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 15,441 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)

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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D22 DRD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 D22 DRD, 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 D22 DRD registered?

D22 DRD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 July 2008.

Is D22 DRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D22 DRD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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