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OW57 DVG

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

66,558 mi
Last recorded66,558 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW57 DVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 66,558 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges and underinflated

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

Offside Front tyre worn low

Offside Rear tyre worn low and deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2026 66,558 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges and underinflated

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

Offside Front tyre worn low

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear tyre worn low and deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2025 63,454 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn low

both rear tyres worn low and deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2025 63,454 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn low

both rear tyres worn low and deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2024 60,129 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 57,525 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres worn low

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 14 Apr 2022 53,963 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 52,062 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 50,291 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 49,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 46,665 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 45,965 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 44,048 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 39,930 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 33,765 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 26,412 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 26,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 25,251 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 21,725 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Apr 2011 17,986 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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OW57 DVG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OW57 DVG, 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 OW57 DVG registered?

OW57 DVG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 February 2008.

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