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DN08 HOT

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,585 mi
Last recorded59,585 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 HOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 59,585 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 56,864 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 56,798 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 54,849 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 50,907 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 47,688 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 47,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 47,255 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 45,876 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 43,549 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 40,892 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 37,213 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 33,939 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 30,521 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 28,021 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 23,958 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 May 2012 19,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2011 14,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DN08 HOT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 DN08 HOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN08 HOT registered?

DN08 HOT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is DN08 HOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN08 HOT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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