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BU08 LZV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

63,504 mi
Last recorded63,504 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 LZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 63,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 61,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 58,082 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 54,778 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 53,296 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 49,619 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 49,430 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Aug 2020 49,417 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2019 48,910 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 48,508 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 48,079 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 42,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 36,637 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 34,436 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 31,567 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres aprox 3mm tread depth

Pass 25 Apr 2013 28,145 miles

front tyres worn to legal limit on inner edges, (attention soon needed)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 22,482 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 18,932 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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BU08 LZV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BU08 LZV, 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 BU08 LZV registered?

BU08 LZV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is BU08 LZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 LZV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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