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EF08 DHV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,287 mi
Last recorded79,287 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 79,287 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 79,274 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 75,537 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 69,183 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 69,171 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2022 63,023 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 56,518 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 50,031 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 44,077 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 44,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 36,910 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 34,685 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 32,055 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded inner face

Pass 12 Nov 2015 29,791 miles

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

both front brake discs scored inner face

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 29,791 miles

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

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

both front brake discs scored inner face

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 25,837 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 25,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 22,852 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 22,852 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 18,349 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 13,483 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 12,928 miles

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

offside front and rear tyres have light wall damage

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 DHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DHV, 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 DHV registered?

EF08 DHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is EF08 DHV safe to buy?

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