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VIG 7374

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,709 mi
Last recorded76,709 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIG 7374
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 76,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 72,648 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 72,646 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) contaminated brake pad defective. (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 68,383 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 65,909 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 62,055 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 54,485 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 51,912 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 47,337 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 47,337 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 45,103 miles

Central Front windscreen has chipped

Fail 27 Jun 2018 45,102 miles

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

Central Front windscreen has chipped

Pass 5 May 2017 41,495 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 41,385 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 38,000 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 38,000 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front tyre is perishing around the tread

Pass 24 Apr 2015 34,408 miles

both front tyres are begining to perish

Pass 22 Apr 2014 28,524 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 28,524 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 22,754 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 21,188 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres ataring to wear close to wear indicators and close to legal limit

Pass 28 Mar 2011 18,308 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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VIG 7374 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VIG 7374, 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 VIG 7374 registered?

VIG 7374 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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