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EK08 VCA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,074 mi
Last recorded90,074 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 VCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 90,074 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 86,836 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 82,418 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 82,418 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 75,830 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 68,378 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 58,726 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 55,341 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 55,341 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 53,749 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 53,749 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 47,211 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 40,439 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 35,553 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 32,107 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 26,925 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 23,559 miles

nearside front tyre split and perishing on inner wall

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2013 23,559 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre split and perishing on inner wall

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 19,342 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 18,322 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both nearside wheels bent

front wipers smear

offside dipped beam light output less than nearside

Pass 6 Dec 2010 15,276 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

manufactors undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2010 15,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

manufactors undertrays fitted

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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EK08 VCA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EK08 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.

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What year was EK08 VCA registered?

EK08 VCA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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