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DC58 DVC

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,799 mi
Last recorded92,799 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC58 DVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 92,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 92,550 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 Oct 2023 91,091 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 89,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing badly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing badly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 86,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn badly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn badly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 86,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn badly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn badly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 82,575 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 82,575 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 77,534 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 74,404 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 67,077 miles

****NO OIL IN ENGINE PRIOR TO TEST****

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 55,192 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 46,275 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 36,782 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 31,130 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 22,956 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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DC58 DVC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DC58 DVC, 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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DC58 DVC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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