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FX08 PTZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,566 mi
Last recorded102,566 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 PTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 102,566 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 101,671 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 100,255 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 98,849 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 97,317 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 95,616 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 93,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 88,906 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 88,863 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 84,782 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 84,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 77,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm approx. and inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm approx. and inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 67,698 miles

engine management light on

Pass 3 Feb 2015 56,948 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 48,573 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 43,808 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 43,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 35,293 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 27,760 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 27,760 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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FX08 PTZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FX08 PTZ, 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 FX08 PTZ registered?

FX08 PTZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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