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EK08 FRF

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,583 mi
Last recorded44,583 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 FRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 44,583 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 43,628 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 43,608 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 42,570 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 41,017 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 39,156 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 39,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 35,199 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Pass 8 Feb 2017 35,182 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 35,155 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

neraside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 6 Jul 2015 35,152 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

neraside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Jun 2014 30,292 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2013 24,807 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 18,942 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,398 miles

offside and nearside front tyres perished

Fail 16 Apr 2011 15,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres perished

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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EK08 FRF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EK08 FRF, 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

How do I check the history of EK08 FRF?

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What year was EK08 FRF registered?

EK08 FRF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is EK08 FRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 FRF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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