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DX08 VCA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,682 mi
Last recorded102,682 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 VCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 102,682 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 99,333 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 95,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 86,207 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 78,416 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 78,416 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 70,434 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 70,434 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 67,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just in mot limits (5.2.3 (e))

Rear hand brake 18% min16%just in mot limits

Pass 21 Sep 2018 57,829 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear and front mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 57,829 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear and front mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 48,165 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 48,165 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 38,731 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 38,463 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 37,965 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 33,242 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 25,498 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 18,794 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 11,908 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 7,712 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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DX08 VCA 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 81%.

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 DX08 VCA, 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 DX08 VCA registered?

DX08 VCA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is DX08 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX08 VCA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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