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V7 VSF

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

84,606 mi
Last recorded84,606 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 VSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 84,606 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 84,603 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle Pipe Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 60,986 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 78,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 52,987 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 68,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front discs and pads low

slightly blowing rear exhaust box

Pass 13 Oct 2023 45,253 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 45,252 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracks exposing cord 225/40/18Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracks exposing cord 225/40/18Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 51,994 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 37,261 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 43,478 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 29,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 29,423 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 42,622 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 41,757 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 38,899 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 35,419 miles

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 31,657 miles

Full inspection of under bonnet and under vehicle components not possible, covers fitted

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 31,657 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Full inspection of under bonnet and under vehicle components not possible, covers fitted

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 28,351 miles

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 24,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2014 20,140 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 15,126 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 9,892 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 3,847 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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V7 VSF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V7 VSF, 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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V7 VSF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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