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DA51 BAA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,223 mi
Last recorded65,223 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 BAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 65,223 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 63,938 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 61,599 miles

Nearside Front pads and discs showing signs of heat damage

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 61,597 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front pads and discs showing signs of heat damage

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 60,346 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 60,307 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 58,882 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 56,288 miles

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

TRAYS /COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Fail 19 Feb 2021 56,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TOWARD FRONT NEEDS REPLACING (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TOWARD FRONT NEEDS REPLACING (1.1.11 (c))

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

TRAYS /COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 21 Feb 2020 54,035 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 47,436 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 42,962 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 35,279 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 28,317 miles

front brake pads 50% worn

Pass 21 Mar 2012 17,638 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 7,992 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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DA51 BAA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DA51 BAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA51 BAA registered?

DA51 BAA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DA51 BAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA51 BAA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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