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FP08 EZF

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

79,792 mi
Last recorded79,792 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 EZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 79,792 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, grease applied, inspection limited (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.45 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.73 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2026 79,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost arm, inner pin/bush, as per marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost arm , as per marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, grease applied, inspection limited (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.45 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.73 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 76,721 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 74,109 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 69,504 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 61,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 56,603 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 52,768 miles

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 8 Mar 2019 39,173 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 29,664 miles

very slight brake bind

Pass 10 Mar 2017 24,294 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 18,924 miles

both front wipers slightly deteriated

bothy front brake disks lipped and coroded

Pass 18 May 2015 18,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 14 May 2014 17,546 miles

both front tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2013 16,536 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 16,536 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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FP08 EZF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FP08 EZF, 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 FP08 EZF registered?

FP08 EZF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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