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OV08 VAK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,721 mi
Last recorded75,721 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 VAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2026 75,721 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 71,127 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 64,450 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 57,894 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 52,326 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 45,858 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 41,846 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 41,351 miles

undertrays

Pass 8 Nov 2018 40,580 miles

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

undertrays

Pass 18 Nov 2017 39,327 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 38,745 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 37,790 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 36,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 34,811 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 25,963 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 23,920 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 18 Apr 2012 20,952 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 18,007 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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OV08 VAK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OV08 VAK, 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 OV08 VAK registered?

OV08 VAK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is OV08 VAK safe to buy?

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