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WG08 FSV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,283 mi
Last recorded122,283 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 FSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 122,283 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 115,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 107,377 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 99,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 92,705 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 90,003 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 86,549 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 84,471 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 79,739 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2016 74,683 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 70,548 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 65,700 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 61,062 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 45,703 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 23,030 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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WG08 FSV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WG08 FSV, 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 WG08 FSV registered?

WG08 FSV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is WG08 FSV safe to buy?

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