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DU08 EBL

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,465 mi
Last recorded74,465 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 EBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 74,465 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 71,210 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 66,691 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 63,298 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 56,691 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 51,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 46,618 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 43,053 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 38,988 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 35,153 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 31,559 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 25,040 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 19,844 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 15,960 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 11,575 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 EBL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EBL, 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 EBL registered?

DU08 EBL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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