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G3 VKV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

21,525 mi
Last recorded21,525 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 VKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 21,525 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 21,484 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 21,381 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 21,324 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 21,260 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 21,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 21,162 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 20,837 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 20,385 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 19,885 miles

front tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 29 Apr 2016 19,415 miles

front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 5 May 2015 18,500 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 17,661 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 16,648 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 15,087 miles

Age related cracks to sidewall of both front tyres. Not exposing chords.

Pass 16 May 2011 13,274 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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G3 VKV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 G3 VKV, 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 G3 VKV registered?

G3 VKV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is G3 VKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G3 VKV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G3 VKV have outstanding finance?

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