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FY08 TLO

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

84,915 mi
Last recorded84,915 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 TLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 84,915 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 84,590 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 83,334 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 81,679 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 80,270 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 78,832 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 73,594 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 60,253 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both metal brakes pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 60,253 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both metal brakes pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 49,240 miles

underside covered with plastic shields

Pass 1 Jul 2015 44,982 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 37,235 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 31,708 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 27,306 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 22,343 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 TLO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 TLO, 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 TLO registered?

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

Is FY08 TLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 TLO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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