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DIL 1266

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,707 mi
Last recorded99,707 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIL 1266
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 99,707 miles

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

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

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Fail 3 Jun 2026 99,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 20 Mar 2025 98,585 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 4 Apr 2024 96,514 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 94,468 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 93,493 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 90,248 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 90,066 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 81,675 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2018 73,555 miles

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

both front lower suspension rear most arms, inner bushes split and worn

both rear tyres on legal limit

o/s/r exhaust hanger corroded and snapped

Pass 24 Mar 2017 67,614 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 63,077 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 50,891 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 47,872 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 47,872 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,933 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 27,493 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 23 Mar 2011 26,201 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres begining to perish

front tyres worn on inner edges

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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DIL 1266 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DIL 1266, 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 DIL 1266 registered?

DIL 1266 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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