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P8 VAF

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,388 mi
Last recorded61,388 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 VAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 61,388 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 60,374 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 59,355 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 58,628 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 55,533 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 55,457 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 49,811 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake performance only just met the minimum requirements 16%

Pass 8 May 2019 48,974 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 48,621 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 47,066 miles

Oil leak ()

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

under trays fitted obscuring various components

Pass 5 Jan 2017 43,405 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 40,706 miles

engine bay covers and under trays

Pass 5 Jan 2015 38,392 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 38,392 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 35,800 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 31,874 miles

n/s/f tyre low on pressure maybe punture further investigation neeeded

Fail 17 Jan 2013 31,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre low on pressure maybe punture further investigation neeeded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 26,917 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Aug 2010 23,769 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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P8 VAF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc 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 P8 VAF, 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 P8 VAF registered?

P8 VAF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is P8 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P8 VAF 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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