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DC03 SLK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,372 mi
Last recorded59,372 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 59,372 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 59,368 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 58,252 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 55,744 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 19 May 2023 53,536 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 52,844 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2021 51,959 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 51,721 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Dec 2019 45,639 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 45,354 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 43,565 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 42,343 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 42,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 40,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 38,090 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 35,992 miles

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

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

n/s inner front tyre worn heavy on edge, near cord's

o/s inner front tyre worn heavy on edge, near cord's

Pass 23 Aug 2013 32,421 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 28,520 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 22,910 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 21,294 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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DC03 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DC03 SLK, 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 DC03 SLK registered?

DC03 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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