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V1 RWV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,360 mi
Last recorded41,360 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 RWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2026 41,360 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 40,238 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 39,490 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 38,026 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 33,745 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 26,626 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2020 24,962 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 5 Sep 2019 24,166 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 22,410 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 20,885 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 18,450 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 11,839 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 8,507 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 7,861 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 5,896 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 4,236 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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V1 RWV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V1 RWV, 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 V1 RWV registered?

V1 RWV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is V1 RWV safe to buy?

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