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S33 DJA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,059 mi
Last recorded82,059 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 DJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 82,059 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides 4.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside 5.5mm Offside 3.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Both Sides (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 82,059 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides 4.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside 5.5mm Offside 3.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Both Sides (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 79,287 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 79,287 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 79,256 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 78,694 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 77,418 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 73,983 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 70,388 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 70,388 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 67,073 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 61,737 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 57,004 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 51,103 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 44,226 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 39,068 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 34,705 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 28,399 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 23,528 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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S33 DJA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black 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 S33 DJA, 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 S33 DJA registered?

S33 DJA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is S33 DJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S33 DJA 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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