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DA08 DRV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,355 mi
Last recorded78,355 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 DRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 78,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2025 68,680 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 63,743 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 63,664 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 16 Jun 2023

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 Jun 2022 63,320 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 62,998 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 67,223 miles

engine / undertrays fitted

Pass 17 May 2019 62,073 miles

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flickers (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 61,052 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 59,864 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 59,864 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 58,473 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 55,753 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2013 55,753 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 46,206 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 32,982 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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DA08 DRV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DA08 DRV, 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 DA08 DRV registered?

DA08 DRV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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