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DG08 HGN

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,243 mi
Last recorded73,243 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 HGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 73,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 73,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 73,063 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 72,795 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 72,771 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 71,847 miles

advise plastic engine covers and under tray and floor tray obscuring some items in engine bay area and underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2022 70,548 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm ball joint has some play in it. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 67,706 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 64,808 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 61,760 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 58,007 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 53,369 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 50,282 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 50,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 47,000 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2014 41,817 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2014 41,817 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 36,663 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 31,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2011 26,152 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 24,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HGN 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 81%.

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 HGN, 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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DG08 HGN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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