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WF08 VAV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,894 mi
Last recorded48,894 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 VAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 48,894 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 47,721 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 47,083 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 47,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 43,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking all over Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking all over Tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking all over tire (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 40,935 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 40,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 40,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 39,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Fail 25 Apr 2018 39,848 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 11 May 2017 39,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 38,359 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 36,233 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 35,011 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 35,011 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 29,491 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 29,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 23,686 miles

osf tyre low inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2011 18,604 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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WF08 VAV 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 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WF08 VAV, 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 WF08 VAV registered?

WF08 VAV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is WF08 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF08 VAV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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