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F16 FLM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

91,523 mi
Last recorded91,523 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 FLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 91,523 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake calliper, damp, no leaks when under pressure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 87,298 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 82,891 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 76,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 74,850 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 73,269 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 71,352 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 69,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 66,396 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 66,365 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 62,388 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 57,294 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 53,228 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 47,393 miles

Advise both front tyres cracking

Advise rear exhaust section has corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 38,677 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)

battery cover missing

Pass 5 Feb 2013 34,842 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 30,511 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 26,391 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 26,286 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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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F16 FLM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 F16 FLM, 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 F16 FLM registered?

F16 FLM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 February 2008.

Is F16 FLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F16 FLM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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