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DU08 EAX

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

80,736 mi
Last recorded80,736 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 EAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 80,736 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 74,425 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 68,583 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 3 Aug 2021 68,568 miles

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

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 21 Aug 2020 64,805 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 26 Sep 2019 59,180 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 59,068 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 56,174 miles

o/s/front tyre has slight cut in wall

Pass 1 Jun 2017 53,181 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 51,366 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom rear arm dust cover perished (2.4.G.2)

osf tyre wall damaged chunks missing

Pass 1 Jun 2015 49,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 47,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 43,607 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 39,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 37,282 miles

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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DU08 EAX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DU08 EAX, 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 DU08 EAX registered?

DU08 EAX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is DU08 EAX safe to buy?

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