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F18 TLR

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

38,629 mi
Last recorded38,629 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 TLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 38,629 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 38,628 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 34,482 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 29,944 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 24,056 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 23,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 23,124 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 22,591 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 22,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall has 3 deep cuts and inner cord visible. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall has 2 cuts and inner cord visible. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have slight play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 21,364 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 20,438 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 20,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 19,382 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 18,358 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 18,348 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 17,673 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 17,051 miles

Offside front tyre has cracks on the side wall but not deep enough to expose ply cords

Pass 4 Nov 2013 16,188 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 14,060 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 12,101 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 12,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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F18 TLR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 F18 TLR, 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 F18 TLR registered?

F18 TLR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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