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FD08 VLG

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,476 mi
Last recorded121,476 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 VLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2026 121,476 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements uk sticker encroaching within the 11mm character margin (0.1 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 119,965 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 117,411 miles

Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 117,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 106,775 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 106,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 105,057 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2022 105,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 104,645 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 104,602 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres split on sidewall through to cords 225/50x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished and cracking on inner edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 101,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 93,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 93,648 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 89,581 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 89,581 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 84,453 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 78,980 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges, n/s front severely worn and will need replacing v/soon

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 65,627 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 63,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 57,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FD08 VLG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FD08 VLG, 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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FD08 VLG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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