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P12 VAL

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,932 mi
Last recorded21,932 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 VAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 21,932 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive COMING FROM BELL HOUSING AREA VERY SMALL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 21,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 20,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 20,439 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 20,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 19,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 13 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 13 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 19,077 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 18,149 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 17,764 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 16,808 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 16,266 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 15,193 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 13,868 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 12,851 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 12,221 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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P12 VAL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P12 VAL, 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 P12 VAL registered?

P12 VAL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is P12 VAL safe to buy?

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