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VK08 UYA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,477 mi
Last recorded108,477 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 UYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 108,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 100,280 miles

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 90,257 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 90,255 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 81,811 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 72,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. wearing smooth inner edge (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. wearing smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 66,859 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))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 66,858 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 62,332 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 62,332 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2018 54,882 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 47,808 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 40,102 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 32,721 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2015 23,362 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 18,534 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 10,215 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 8,508 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 6,683 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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VK08 UYA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VK08 UYA, 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 VK08 UYA registered?

VK08 UYA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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