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DAV 90

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,563 mi
Last recorded127,563 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAV 90
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 127,563 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2026 127,563 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 127,040 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 127,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 126,248 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 125,480 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 124,485 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes that run across and above rear sub frame corroded but difficult to see (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 120,739 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 118,147 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 116,001 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 109,956 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint bottom front suspension arm upper outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 109,292 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

plastic covers fitted under vehicle and to the outer sills

Pass 18 Apr 2017 91,673 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 91,670 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 86,053 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 86,051 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 80,294 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 72,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 62,874 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 62,778 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 57,327 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 57,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,373 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front 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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DAV 90 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DAV 90, 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 DAV 90 registered?

DAV 90 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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