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VN08 PFE

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

59,750 mi
Last recorded59,750 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 PFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 59,750 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 58,303 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 56,713 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 53,398 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 49,510 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 49,214 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 49,018 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 48,787 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 48,062 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 48,062 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 47,362 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 43,766 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre severely perished but not showing cords

Offside Front tyre severely perished but not showing cords

Pass 16 Jul 2015 39,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 32,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 25,734 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 19,675 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 17,857 miles

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

Offside Front 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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VN08 PFE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PFE, 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 VN08 PFE registered?

VN08 PFE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is VN08 PFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN08 PFE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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