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A8 MVV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

54,827 mi
Last recorded54,827 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 MVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 54,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 54,020 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 52,537 miles

Front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 6 Jul 2023 51,094 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 51,092 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 48,550 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 48,550 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 45,975 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 44,428 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 44,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2019 41,793 miles

N/S/R tyre fairly deteriorated on inner/outer side walls advise replacements soon (245/40 r17 91y) O/S/R tyre also deteriorating

both front tyres wearing on inner sections of tread

Fail 30 Apr 2019 41,755 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/S/R tyre fairly deteriorated on inner/outer side walls advise replacements soon (245/40 r17 91y) O/S/R tyre also deteriorating

both front tyres wearing on inner sections of tread

Pass 8 May 2018 39,948 miles

N/S/F LOWER, REARMOST TRACK CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT IS WORN, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON

O/S/F TYRE INNER TREAD WORN, ADVISE TYRE AND SUSPECT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

OIL LEVEL JUST ABOVE MIN

Slight wear in n/s/f anti roll link

Pass 10 Apr 2017 36,784 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 29,608 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 29,608 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 22,178 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 19,061 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 15,914 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 11,635 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 8,854 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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A8 MVV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A8 MVV, 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 A8 MVV registered?

A8 MVV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is A8 MVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 MVV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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