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S20 DVT

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,515 mi
Last recorded91,515 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 DVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 91,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 85,840 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 85,833 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 80,131 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 80,131 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 74,058 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 67,776 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 61,634 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 56,173 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 50,317 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 49,412 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 46,742 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 46,365 miles

Park brake just met efficiency 16 %.

Fail 16 Aug 2016 46,365 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Park brake just met efficiency 16 %.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 44,442 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 38,116 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 32,890 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 28,773 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 22,706 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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S20 DVT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S20 DVT, 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

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What year was S20 DVT registered?

S20 DVT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is S20 DVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S20 DVT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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