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DR55 SLK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

31,899 mi
Last recorded31,899 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR55 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 31,899 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 31,078 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 30,023 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 28,951 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 27,368 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 26,649 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 26,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 26,029 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 22,932 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 17,630 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 16,916 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking outer edges

Pass 29 Dec 2015 16,054 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 14,168 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 12,424 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 9,604 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 9,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 7,629 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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DR55 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DR55 SLK, 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 DR55 SLK registered?

DR55 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 December 2008.

Is DR55 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR55 SLK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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