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P88 DEC

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,483 mi
Last recorded53,483 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP88 DEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 53,483 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 51,506 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 50,482 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 50,482 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 50,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 50,373 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 49,144 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 47,929 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 47,929 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 46,777 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 45,951 miles

Exhaust mounting brackets becoming corroded.

Front wiper blades starting to smear on screen

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2018 44,507 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 41,708 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 37,871 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. efficiency lower than o/s/r. Attention soon. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 32,674 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 29,302 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 19,508 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 9,059 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 8,614 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 7,246 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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P88 DEC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 P88 DEC, 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 P88 DEC registered?

P88 DEC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is P88 DEC safe to buy?

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