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V17 TAH

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

53,550 mi
Last recorded53,550 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV17 TAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 53,550 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 52,879 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 52,677 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 52,677 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 51,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 48,467 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 45,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 41,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 41,684 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 39,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing becoming corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing becoming corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear numberplate becoming delaminated

Fail 16 Aug 2019 39,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing becoming corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged becoming perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing becoming corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged becoming perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear numberplate becoming delaminated

Pass 17 Aug 2018 37,352 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 34,906 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 34,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint rear arm inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint rear arm inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 32,361 miles

both front tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Pass 7 Dec 2015 29,210 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 26,189 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 23,109 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 20,593 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 3 Jan 2012 17,921 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 5 Jan 2011 14,929 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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V17 TAH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V17 TAH, 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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V17 TAH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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