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FV08 UKT

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

35,517 mi
Last recorded35,517 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 UKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 35,517 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 34,790 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 34,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 34,146 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 91w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places 245/40/17 91w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 33,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward/upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 32,032 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

undershields fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2021 32,032 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

undershields fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2020 31,257 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

o//s/r lamp lense cracked

Pass 22 May 2019 30,091 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 30,091 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 29,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 28,613 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 28,612 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 27,551 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 26,503 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 25,551 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 24,419 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 23,572 miles

OSR light unit cracked but still emits required light.

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

Pass 26 May 2011 22,826 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 UKT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 UKT, 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 UKT registered?

FV08 UKT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is FV08 UKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 UKT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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