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DE08 AFK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,079 mi
Last recorded117,079 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 AFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 117,079 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2025 112,257 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 112,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 108,409 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 108,407 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 103,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 103,578 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 101,665 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R AND O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 May 2022 101,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R AND O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2021 98,452 miles

CENTRE REAR STOP LIGHT INOP UNABLE TO CHECK WIRING SO ASSUMED NOT CONNECTED

HANDBRAKE EFFORT ONLY JUST MET REQ EFFORT

OS NS FRONT DISCS WORN

Pass 20 May 2020 96,873 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 86,693 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 79,954 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 78,013 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 70,661 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 50,492 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 35,116 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 24,373 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 24,373 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 21,084 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 18,275 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

N/SIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL....

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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DE08 AFK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DE08 AFK, 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 DE08 AFK registered?

DE08 AFK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DE08 AFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 AFK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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