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VE08 ODC

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,500 mi
Last recorded85,500 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 ODC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 85,500 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 85,497 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 81,221 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 81,190 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 77,580 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 73,860 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 70,343 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 68,110 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 67,100 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 65,393 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 62,821 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 59,845 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in side wall

Offside Rear tyre has cuts in side wall

Pass 20 May 2016 57,257 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 53,538 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 50,471 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres worn close to limit.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 50,471 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 47,310 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 43,915 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 43,915 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 39,866 miles

Offside headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image

Fail 3 Jun 2011 38,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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VE08 ODC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VE08 ODC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VE08 ODC?

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What year was VE08 ODC registered?

VE08 ODC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is VE08 ODC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 ODC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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