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FY08 FTX

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,346 mi
Last recorded105,346 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 105,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 101,943 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 101,939 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2024 98,332 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 93,425 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 89,240 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 86,568 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 82,760 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 77,602 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 71,598 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 65,221 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 59,398 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 53,220 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 53,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 45,436 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 38,936 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 32,054 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,933 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 27,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FTX 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 84.2%.

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 FTX, 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 FY08 FTX registered?

FY08 FTX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is FY08 FTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 FTX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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