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FV57 VOH

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,560 mi
Last recorded60,560 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 VOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 60,560 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 60,560 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 57,900 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges and has radial crackes 205/55/16 91w Pirelli cinturato P7

Number plates in poor condition

Various metal brake pipes becoming corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2021 57,900 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges and has radial crackes 205/55/16 91w Pirelli cinturato P7

Number plates in poor condition

Various metal brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2019 56,714 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 54,459 miles

exhaust system poor

Fail 19 Sep 2018 54,459 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust system poor

handbrake effort could be better

Pass 20 Sep 2017 52,210 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 48,024 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 48,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed pirelli cinturato p7 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 45,216 miles

both front shock absorbers slightly damp and suspect weak

some damage to offside front outer side wall

Pass 12 Sep 2014 42,917 miles

chunk out of o/s/f tyre side wall

front shocks poor damping and misting with oil

Pass 4 Sep 2013 39,348 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 29,075 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 27,182 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 24,919 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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FV57 VOH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV57 VOH, 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 FV57 VOH registered?

FV57 VOH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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