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D4 VLB

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

54,800 mi
Last recorded54,800 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 VLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 54,800 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 49,992 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 44,662 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 43,861 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 42,191 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 39,456 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 35,954 miles

fuel light on

service light on

Fail 26 Jun 2020 35,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

fuel light on

service light on

Pass 7 Nov 2018 32,258 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2017 25,573 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 23,277 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 20,801 miles

n/s front tyre has a cut on side

Pass 30 Apr 2015 20,242 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 18,973 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on outer wall but not to cords

Pass 28 Feb 2013 18,468 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 17,159 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 14,858 miles

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

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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D4 VLB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 D4 VLB, 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 D4 VLB registered?

D4 VLB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is D4 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D4 VLB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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