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F1 VMG

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,980 mi
Last recorded57,980 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 VMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 57,980 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 57,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 57,916 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 57,916 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 2mm in middle (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 57,326 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 57,326 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 57,022 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 54,984 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 54,008 miles

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

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

Reset internal headlight adjuster to re-check aim

Fail 15 Sep 2015 54,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Reset internal headlight adjuster to re-check aim

Fail 24 Sep 2014 51,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 51,719 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 38,427 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 38,409 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 28,016 miles

tyres worn

Pass 1 Sep 2011 17,435 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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F1 VMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 F1 VMG, 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 F1 VMG registered?

F1 VMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is F1 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 VMG shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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