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DC55 LAW

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,014 mi
Last recorded108,014 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC55 LAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 108,014 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 108,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 102,966 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 102,966 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 98,480 miles

Offside front flexi brake hose secured with cable ties.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed front to rear & nearside front pipes grease covered. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 97,819 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 97,817 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 95,984 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

blades smearing screen

Fail 1 Nov 2021 95,984 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

blades smearing screen

Pass 15 Oct 2020 93,333 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 93,332 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 91,124 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Oct 2018 90,956 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Oct 2018 90,956 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Oct 2017 88,637 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Oct 2017 88,636 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear over axle (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear over axle (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe burst on brake test (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Oct 2016 84,920 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 67,191 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 55,142 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 43,137 miles

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

Offside Front 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 17 Sep 2012 34,177 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 34,177 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 22,551 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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DC55 LAW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DC55 LAW, 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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DC55 LAW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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