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D8 MKH

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,231 mi
Last recorded129,231 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 MKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 129,231 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 126,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rose bush in rear hub assembly has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and tyre tread depth is close to legal requirements (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 126,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rose bush in rear hub assembly has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and tyre tread depth is close to legal requirements (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 123,067 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 117,960 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 114,283 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 21 Jan 2022 114,243 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 8 Jan 2021 110,141 miles

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

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2021 110,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2019 100,576 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2018 89,325 miles

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front fog lamp not working

engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components

Fail 28 Jun 2018 89,325 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front fog lamp not working

engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components

Pass 3 Jul 2017 78,685 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner edges. N/S/F tyre slight damage to sidewall as marked.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

covers and under trays.

Pass 1 Jul 2016 66,268 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 66,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 51,980 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 46,112 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 42,008 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside parking brake requires attention

Fail 22 Apr 2013 42,007 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside parking brake requires attention

Pass 12 Sep 2012 39,466 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 39,465 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 30,529 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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D8 MKH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 D8 MKH, 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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D8 MKH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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