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CK08 LBX

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,111 mi
Last recorded54,111 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 LBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 54,111 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 54,111 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 49,185 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 48,437 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 45,965 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 41,272 miles

brake warning up pads ok

Pass 16 Nov 2020 38,525 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective wear indicator illuminated but all brake pads ok (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 38,265 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 37,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 36,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also badly perished (205/55 R 15 w (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 34,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre on legal limit on inner edge. Perished outer sidewall 205/55/16W

Fail 2 Jun 2016 34,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16W (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre on legal limit on inner edge. Perished outer sidewall 205/55/16W

Pass 16 Apr 2015 32,906 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 32,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 2,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Apr 2013 24,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight blow from weld on n/s/r exhaust section.

Pass 1 May 2012 20,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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

slight blow from rear exhaust section.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 16,119 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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CK08 LBX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CK08 LBX, 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 CK08 LBX registered?

CK08 LBX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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The MOT history for CK08 LBX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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