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VX08 ATZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

37,710 mi
Last recorded37,710 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 ATZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 37,710 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 37,710 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 36,185 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 35,247 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 35,099 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 35,060 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 34,834 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 34,144 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 32,006 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 30,558 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 28,428 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 26,406 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 23,522 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 May 2012 21,210 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2011 17,691 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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VX08 ATZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VX08 ATZ, 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 VX08 ATZ registered?

VX08 ATZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is VX08 ATZ safe to buy?

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