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FL08 VVM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,953 mi
Last recorded86,953 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 VVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 86,953 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 79,998 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 71,174 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 64,798 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 64,798 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 64,105 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 62,979 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 61,520 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 60,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 58,079 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 50,254 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)

Fail 5 May 2016 50,254 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Fail 29 May 2015 39,790 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 39,790 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 27,245 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 27,245 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 24,596 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 19,259 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 17,505 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 16,778 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 16,778 miles

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

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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FL08 VVM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc 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 FL08 VVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL08 VVM registered?

FL08 VVM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is FL08 VVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 VVM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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