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VN08 ETA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,400 mi
Last recorded60,400 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 ETA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 60,400 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 58,571 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 54,502 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 54,072 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 54,048 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2022 53,235 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 52,212 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 52,212 miles

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 51,164 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 48,600 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 46,666 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2017 45,662 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 45,639 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 40,178 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Apr 2015 34,138 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 26,958 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 22,849 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 18,696 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 14,166 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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VN08 ETA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 VN08 ETA, 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 VN08 ETA registered?

VN08 ETA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 April 2008.

Is VN08 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN08 ETA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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