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FY08 TNV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

65,915 mi
Last recorded65,915 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 TNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 65,915 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 61,711 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 56,950 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 50,437 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Only Just Met Requirements For Brake Test (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 46,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 42,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and outer sidewall. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 42,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and outer sidewall. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 40,740 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 40,083 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 40,079 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 39,092 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 36,606 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 34,947 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 33,380 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 31,235 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 27,981 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 24,799 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 TNV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 TNV, 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 TNV registered?

FY08 TNV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is FY08 TNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 TNV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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