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FY08 XBL

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,707 mi
Last recorded66,707 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 XBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 66,707 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 66,705 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 50,947 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 47,851 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 47,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 46,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 46,093 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor condition/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 44,630 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 44,580 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 44,276 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 43,740 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 42,728 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 40,743 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 40,672 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 37,728 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 35,932 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 32,392 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,316 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 25,978 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 XBL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 XBL, 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

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What year was FY08 XBL registered?

FY08 XBL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is FY08 XBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 XBL 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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