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DS08 EXT

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,557 mi
Last recorded71,557 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 EXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 71,557 miles

Nearside Front noise from suspension possibly top shock absorber bearing

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cover cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mmm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cover cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake has poor effort (1.2.1 (c))

Rear rear subframe and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2025 61,464 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front knock from front, unable to determine cause - see undertray advisory

Rear brake binding after use of handbrake, unable to determine extent - see undertrays advisory

Undertrays fitted, full underside inspection not possible

Fail 23 Jun 2025 61,383 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper bulb not working unknown

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front knock from front, unable to determine cause - see undertray advisory

Offside Rear Upper bulb not working unknown

Rear brake binding after use of handbrake, unable to determine extent - see undertrays advisory

Undertrays fitted, full underside inspection not possible

Pass 11 Jun 2024 59,084 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 56,949 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 56,946 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2022 54,852 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 52,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (225/40R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit (245/35R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 50,552 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 48,206 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 45,218 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 42,111 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 38,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 38,661 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 34,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 30,161 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 26,411 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 20,687 miles

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Jun 2011 13,772 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 13,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DS08 EXT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS08 EXT, 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 DS08 EXT registered?

DS08 EXT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is DS08 EXT safe to buy?

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