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DF08 WJL

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,549 mi
Last recorded80,549 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 WJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 80,549 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 75,800 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 75,800 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside brake pipes rusting (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 73,710 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 72,586 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 69,856 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 69,856 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 66,226 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 62,937 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 59,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 55,952 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

mudflaps distorted / insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2014 52,574 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 52,574 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 48,448 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 48,367 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2012 41,929 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 41,746 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,211 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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DF08 WJL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DF08 WJL, 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 DF08 WJL registered?

DF08 WJL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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