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F8 TRJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slr

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,550 mi
Last recorded18,550 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slr12,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 TRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlr
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 18,550 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 18,532 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 18,516 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 18,391 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 18,182 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 18,148 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 18,148 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2014 16,975 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 16,503 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 16,071 miles

crack in nearside rear reflector

slight play in drivers seat base

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Apr 2011 15,657 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slr?

Based on 1,033 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

92.7%
Pass Rate
316
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 23
fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned 6
fog lamp not working 6
registration plate missing 6
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. 4
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F8 TRJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slr in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Slr models, the average MOT pass rate is 97.2% with a typical mileage of 12,508 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 Slr fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F8 TRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slr typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F8 TRJ?

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What year was F8 TRJ registered?

F8 TRJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slr, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is F8 TRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F8 TRJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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