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VE08 TGO

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

163,146 mi
Last recorded163,146 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 TGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 163,146 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 160,355 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 151,965 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 147,517 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 146,696 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn bald inner edges. 2mm-3mm across tread 225 50 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 143,244 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 143,236 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 135,722 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 114,485 miles

low engine oil

Pass 15 Dec 2017 97,869 miles

Engine management light is on

Slight exhaust blow at the rear "Y" junction to rear

Fail 14 Dec 2017 97,868 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken lower coil (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine management light is on

Slight exhaust blow at the rear "Y" junction to rear

Pass 2 Dec 2016 70,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 47,552 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 25,639 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 21,113 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 15,704 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 9,879 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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VE08 TGO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VE08 TGO, 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

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What year was VE08 TGO registered?

VE08 TGO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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The MOT history for VE08 TGO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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