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V70 CRG

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,290 mi
Last recorded45,290 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 CRG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 45,290 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 42,389 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 42,389 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 40,576 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 40,339 miles

both front lower arm (rear arms) inner bushes heavily perished

Fail 15 Sep 2023 40,339 miles

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

both front lower arm (rear arms) inner bushes heavily perished

Pass 13 Sep 2022 39,559 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear suspension components rusted

Pass 31 Aug 2021 37,850 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 37,380 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 36,749 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 34,845 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 33,388 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 31,245 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 29,221 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 28,072 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 26,678 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 26,677 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 24,000 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 20,929 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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V70 CRG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 V70 CRG, 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 V70 CRG registered?

V70 CRG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is V70 CRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V70 CRG 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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