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EF08 DHC

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,112 mi
Last recorded91,112 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 DHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 91,112 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

under trays obscuring some underside testable components

Pass 8 Apr 2025 90,381 miles

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

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

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

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

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays

Fail 31 Mar 2025 90,381 miles

Emissions unable to be completed fan belt came off (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear both (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays

Pass 4 Mar 2024 87,014 miles

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

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

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

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 10 Mar 2023 82,260 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on n/s/r pipes (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 4 Mar 2022 79,658 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 79,658 miles

Nearside Steering rack fixing bolts missing (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 77,777 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 76,345 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 72,547 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 66,153 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside centre support mount bracket broken

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Fail 9 Mar 2018 66,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside centre support mount bracket broken

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 1 Mar 2017 59,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 54,371 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 50,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 47,934 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 30,990 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 24,509 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 24,509 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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EF08 DHC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF08 DHC, 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 EF08 DHC registered?

EF08 DHC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is EF08 DHC safe to buy?

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