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DE08 FWW

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,023 mi
Last recorded68,023 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 FWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 68,023 miles

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

rear shock absorbers surface corrosion

rear suspension springs surface corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2025 65,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe has surface corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn close to legal limit/ out of shape

Fail 1 Feb 2025 65,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres heavily perished/ out of shape

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe has surface corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn close to legal limit/ out of shape

Pass 6 Feb 2024 62,922 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe surface corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre heavily perished/ out of shape

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Difficulty inspecting bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe surface corrosion

Offside Front Tyre heavily perished/ out of shape

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Difficulty inspecting bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 62,867 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle/ near suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle/ near suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe surface corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre heavily perished/ out of shape

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Difficulty inspecting bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe surface corrosion

Offside Front Tyre heavily perished/ out of shape

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Difficulty inspecting bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 60,716 miles

both front tyres cracking on outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 28 Jan 2022 57,904 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 27 Jan 2021 55,241 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 55,241 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 53,460 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 49,100 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 44,178 miles

Slight exhaust blow from where it splits into two pieces

Fail 14 Jun 2018 44,171 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight exhaust blow from where it splits into two pieces

Pass 26 Jun 2017 40,612 miles

Central Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where exhaust splits into two pipes blow starting (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 37,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 37,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 32,467 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 29,479 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 25,589 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 22,717 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 17,146 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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DE08 FWW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 FWW, 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 FWW registered?

DE08 FWW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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