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DA08 PVD

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,811 mi
Last recorded68,811 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 PVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 68,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes where exposed showing some corrsion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 66,657 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 63,356 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 60,944 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 60,944 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))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 60,915 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre outer side wall perishing

Pass 9 Jul 2020 60,534 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 60,158 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 60,158 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 59,675 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 57,684 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 56,390 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 56,388 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 54,920 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 52,615 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 52,601 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs lipped pad warning lamp on

Pass 8 Aug 2013 47,628 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 39,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 30,023 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 PVD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 DA08 PVD, 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 PVD registered?

DA08 PVD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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The MOT history for DA08 PVD 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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