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B6 LAM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

30,826 mi
Last recorded30,826 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 LAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 30,826 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 30,826 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 29,700 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 28,015 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 26,611 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 25,389 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 24,745 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 23,340 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 20,901 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 18,922 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 16,836 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 14,889 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 14,284 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 10,923 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 10,381 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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B6 LAM 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 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 B6 LAM, 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 B6 LAM registered?

B6 LAM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is B6 LAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 LAM 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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