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FV08 BPF

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

78,908 mi
Last recorded78,908 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 BPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 78,908 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 78,175 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 76,003 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 74,512 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 72,845 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 71,699 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 69,411 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 65,098 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 61,687 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 61,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding parking (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 57,758 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 62,500 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 44,281 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 36,806 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 26,851 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 15,605 miles

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

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

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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FV08 BPF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red 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 FV08 BPF, 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 FV08 BPF registered?

FV08 BPF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is FV08 BPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 BPF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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