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DX08 VDE

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,951 mi
Last recorded110,951 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 VDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 110,951 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 109,039 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 108,571 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 103,378 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 103,378 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 93,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 87,818 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 87,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 77,032 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 62,948 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 51,837 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SUSPENSION,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Pass 26 May 2012 39,700 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 10,504 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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DX08 VDE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DX08 VDE, 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 DX08 VDE registered?

DX08 VDE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is DX08 VDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX08 VDE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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