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C23 FPX

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,103 mi
Last recorded62,103 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 FPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 62,103 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 62,103 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 59,588 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 59,588 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 55,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads difficult to see properly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads difficult to see properly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 53,378 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 51,975 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 50,329 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 48,917 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 47,240 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 45,050 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Aug 2017 42,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 39,083 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 35,272 miles

Cuts to Offside rear tyre wall.

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 35,272 miles

Cuts to Offside rear tyre wall.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 31,775 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 27,172 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 22,338 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 22,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2011 17,658 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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C23 FPX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C23 FPX, 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 C23 FPX registered?

C23 FPX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 August 2008.

Is C23 FPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C23 FPX shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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