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DG08 HAU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,235 mi
Last recorded51,235 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 HAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 51,235 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 25 Oct 2024 49,490 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 49,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 48,391 miles

Central Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 48,391 miles

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

Central Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 47,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm bj (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear sub frame starting to corrode

Pass 28 Oct 2021 46,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 44,871 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 44,826 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

poor effort hand brake

Pass 30 May 2019 41,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 39,003 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 35,804 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 32,887 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 29,150 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 25,358 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 21,337 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 17,329 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 12,884 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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DG08 HAU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DG08 HAU, 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 DG08 HAU registered?

DG08 HAU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is DG08 HAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 HAU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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