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M444 DYR

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,453 mi
Last recorded33,453 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 DYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 33,453 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 32,424 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 32,240 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 32,027 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 31,486 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 31,253 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 31,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 30,622 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 30,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 30,553 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 30,553 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 29,882 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 28,033 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 57,448 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 25,254 miles

Offside Front nail in Tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2014 22,439 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm wear bars

Pass 25 Sep 2013 19,171 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 19,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 16,549 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 13,473 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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M444 DYR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M444 DYR, 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 M444 DYR registered?

M444 DYR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is M444 DYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M444 DYR shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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