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UV03 UVO

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,778 mi
Last recorded41,778 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUV03 UVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 41,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 38,630 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 37,403 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 34,531 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 32,784 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 30,922 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 29,798 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 29,798 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Camber Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 27,703 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 27,703 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 25,709 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 23,605 miles

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 20,532 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 17,674 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 15,917 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 12,592 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 11,379 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 9,420 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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UV03 UVO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UV03 UVO, 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 UV03 UVO registered?

UV03 UVO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is UV03 UVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for UV03 UVO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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