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DU08 XED

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,783 mi
Last recorded68,783 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 XED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 68,783 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 64,529 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 61,115 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 59,943 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 57,840 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 56,646 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 56,634 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear hand brake reading low.

Pass 9 Aug 2019 55,656 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 77,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 77,808 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 54,794 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 54,790 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 51,997 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 50,947 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE AGE CRACKING

Pass 30 Jul 2014 49,069 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 47,512 miles

slight age cracking n/s/f tyre outer edge

Pass 20 Aug 2012 45,607 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 41,369 miles

rear tyres 2-3mm

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 XED is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XED, 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 XED registered?

DU08 XED is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is DU08 XED safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 XED shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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