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A3 TVY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,603 mi
Last recorded67,603 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 TVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 67,603 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 65,941 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 63,445 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 60,505 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 57,808 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 53,853 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 50,586 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 46,083 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 46,083 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 39,846 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 34,939 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 32,740 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 32,738 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 28,148 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 28,147 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 25,755 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edge and close to wear indicators and close to legal limit

Pass 4 Oct 2013 23,507 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 21,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 18,471 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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A3 TVY 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 A3 TVY, 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 A3 TVY registered?

A3 TVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is A3 TVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 TVY 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.

Does A3 TVY have outstanding finance?

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