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FV08 ERO

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,161 mi
Last recorded87,161 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 ERO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 87,161 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 1 May 2015 87,161 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn smooth on the inside edges

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Apr 2014 79,878 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 79,854 miles

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

engine oil level below minimum, topped up 2 litres...

Pass 16 Apr 2013 71,447 miles

offside front tyre tread mis-shapened on inner edge...

Pass 19 Apr 2012 56,518 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 39,534 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 39,454 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 ERO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FV08 ERO, 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 ERO registered?

FV08 ERO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is FV08 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 ERO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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