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FD57 TXZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,159 mi
Last recorded106,159 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 TXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 106,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2022 106,019 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 91,756 miles

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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 90,412 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror indcator lens. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 90,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower castor arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower castor arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over axle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror indcator lens. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 89,883 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 87,362 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 85,744 miles

Both camber arm bushes perishing

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 85,744 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Both camber arm bushes perishing

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 75,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 75,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 75,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 68,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 62,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 4 Jan 2013 53,253 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 42,380 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 32,624 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge badly

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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FD57 TXZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FD57 TXZ, 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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FD57 TXZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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