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FV08 XPM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,153 mi
Last recorded129,153 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 129,153 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 129,122 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 125,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at welds on both sides of 'Y' section on rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 125,376 miles

Emissions unable to be completed lambda reading high 1.58 (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at welds on both sides of 'Y' section on rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 118,774 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at 'Y' section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 114,880 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 114,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 108,194 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 108,163 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 63,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner raised edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at 'V' section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 63,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner raised edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at 'V' section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 59,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower fog light lens broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and tyre flat (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 59,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog light lens broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and tyre flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 17,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2018 46,623 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 46,623 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 42,010 miles

Rear tyres nearing wear bars

Fail 25 Jan 2017 42,010 miles

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

Rear tyres nearing wear bars

Pass 10 Feb 2016 33,090 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 33,090 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 28,974 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 25,537 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 21,257 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 16,644 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 16,478 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 16,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XPM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XPM, 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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FV08 XPM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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