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VVL 275

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,492 mi
Last recorded60,492 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVL 275
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 60,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 56,372 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 55,192 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 52,966 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 47,612 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 37,382 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 37,371 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2015 32,537 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 26,589 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 14,404 miles

Offside,nearside front tyres cracking strong advise.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 10,302 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 9,153 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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VVL 275 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VVL 275, 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 VVL 275 registered?

VVL 275 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is VVL 275 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVL 275 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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