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FY08 FTV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,172 mi
Last recorded51,172 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 FTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 51,172 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 50,550 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 49,935 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 49,314 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 48,648 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 47,843 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 46,665 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 45,315 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 43,273 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 40,774 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 38,075 miles

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 35,604 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 33,134 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 31,010 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 27,951 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 26,663 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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FY08 FTV 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 100%.

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 FY08 FTV, 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

How do I check the history of FY08 FTV?

You can check the full history of FY08 FTV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FY08 FTV registered?

FY08 FTV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FY08 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 FTV shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY08 FTV have outstanding finance?

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