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VC08 MRC

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,362 mi
Last recorded49,362 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVC08 MRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 49,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 48,132 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 47,183 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 46,734 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 46,281 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 45,148 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2020 44,204 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 43,139 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 42,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Rear tyres on 3mm

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2016 39,268 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 33,612 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 30,017 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 26,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/ dipped beam dim

Pass 4 Jul 2011 22,955 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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VC08 MRC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VC08 MRC, 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 VC08 MRC registered?

VC08 MRC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is VC08 MRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VC08 MRC shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VC08 MRC have outstanding finance?

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