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K200 DCG

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,587 mi
Last recorded83,587 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK200 DCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 83,587 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 83,587 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 74,929 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 73,231 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

engine oil slightly low

Pass 19 Oct 2022 71,787 miles

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

oil slightly low

Pass 19 Oct 2021 68,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust branch slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front jacking point pad damaged

Nearside Rear indicator fading

Nearside Rear wheel slight bind

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

Offside Rear indicator faded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 65,383 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 65,383 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

oil on min

Pass 3 Oct 2019 60,694 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 60,694 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil on min

Pass 1 Nov 2018 55,106 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 48,511 miles

Nearside Front Sidewall has cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2016 47,596 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Vehicle under body panels fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 46,797 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 42,282 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2014 38,427 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 29,334 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 25,260 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 25,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 18,236 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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K200 DCG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K200 DCG, 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 K200 DCG registered?

K200 DCG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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