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WA08 CVM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

60,050 mi
Last recorded60,050 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 CVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 60,050 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 58,669 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 58,658 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 55,241 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 48,917 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2020 43,342 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2019 38,296 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 32,924 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 32,385 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 29,372 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 27,043 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 23,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 20,173 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 20,173 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 13,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 12,258 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 11,352 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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WA08 CVM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WA08 CVM, 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 WA08 CVM registered?

WA08 CVM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is WA08 CVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA08 CVM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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