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DEZ 7343

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,008 mi
Last recorded137,008 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 7343
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 137,008 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 134,261 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 131,923 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 129,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 127,618 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 120,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 120,493 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center nearside (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 113,095 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 105,237 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 96,968 miles

Front exhaust mount fractured

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 94,477 miles

Under tray fitted obstructing view of underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2015 89,968 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 76,644 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 62,316 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 62,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 45,792 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 27,983 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 24,687 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 24,684 miles

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

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

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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DEZ 7343 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DEZ 7343, 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 DEZ 7343 registered?

DEZ 7343 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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