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HV08 VXG

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,236 mi
Last recorded51,236 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 VXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 51,236 miles

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

Nearside Floor pan slight corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater has condensation in lense

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 51,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Floor pan slight corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater has condensation in lense

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 45,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front headlamp lens deteriorating

Pass 5 Mar 2024 42,581 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 42,576 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 41,484 miles

underside of vehicle covered bytrims

Pass 4 Mar 2022 40,328 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 36,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 35,177 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 32,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 30,563 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 29,005 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 26,927 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance condensation (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 25,176 miles

Condensation in n/s mirror repeater.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 22,982 miles

Condensation n/s mirror repeater.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 18,738 miles

n/s/f mirror indicator lense condensated

Fail 5 Mar 2013 18,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f mirror indicator lense condensated

o/s/f tyre is perishing down middle of tread

Pass 1 Mar 2012 14,441 miles

rear tyres wearing thin.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 10,647 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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HV08 VXG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 HV08 VXG, 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 HV08 VXG registered?

HV08 VXG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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The MOT history for HV08 VXG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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