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FV08 LXF

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,795 mi
Last recorded69,795 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 LXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 69,795 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 69,795 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 68,830 miles

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

Rear subframe has slight corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2025 68,830 miles

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

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

Rear subframe has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2024 68,034 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 66,828 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both wipers deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2022 65,181 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 63,035 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 61,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 57,858 miles

Front Windscreen wipers are smearing

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Jun 2018 54,085 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 49,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Long travel to parking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth is 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth is 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 46,752 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 42,724 miles

Dampness around offside rear outer cv gaiter

Long travel to parking brake lever

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 38,775 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 34,775 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is wearing on inner & outer portions

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

Offside front tyre is wearing on inner portion

Pass 22 Jun 2012 29,149 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 23,446 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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FV08 LXF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LXF, 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 FV08 LXF registered?

FV08 LXF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is FV08 LXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 LXF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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