CarVerify

Free Car Check

MR08 DYN

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,347 mi
Last recorded56,347 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR08 DYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 56,347 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm inner bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both OSR & NSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension surface rust

Pass 16 Jan 2025 55,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 53,583 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 53,555 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 51,548 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 51,544 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 46,716 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 43,456 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 43,456 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 38,242 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 35,308 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 35,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

nearside front tyre outer side wall damage

Pass 10 Jul 2018 27,879 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 22,224 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 15,657 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 12,020 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 9,773 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2013 8,800 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 7,010 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 4,988 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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MR08 DYN 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 MR08 DYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MR08 DYN?

You can check the full history of MR08 DYN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MR08 DYN registered?

MR08 DYN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 July 2008.

Is MR08 DYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR08 DYN shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MR08 DYN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MR08 DYN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.