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S13 DGT

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,038 mi
Last recorded121,038 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 DGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 121,038 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 116,977 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 116,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on outer side wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 114,566 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 112,785 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 107,860 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 106,981 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 106,442 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 106,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 93,708 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 85,669 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear faded (1.4.A.2f)

number plate letters 3d

Fail 3 Mar 2018 85,307 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear faded (1.4.A.2f)

number plate letters 3d

Pass 8 Mar 2017 80,090 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 61,630 miles

rear brake p[ad linings low

Fail 10 Mar 2016 61,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake p[ad linings low

Pass 17 Apr 2015 67,758 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 43,815 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 32,726 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 13,253 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 14,036 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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S13 DGT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc 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 S13 DGT, 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 S13 DGT registered?

S13 DGT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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