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CP08 LLD

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

127,210 mi
Last recorded127,210 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 LLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 127,210 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 125,789 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 125,789 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 121,285 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 121,168 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened lower arm front mounting to subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 118,512 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 118,488 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 118,399 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 114,692 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 114,675 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 112,025 miles

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

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

front offside tyre has some wear on edges

nearside door central locking not working

Fail 7 Aug 2019 112,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded [front to rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded [front to rear] (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front offside tyre has some wear on edges

nearside door central locking not working

Pass 1 Aug 2018 103,985 miles

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

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

exhaust clamp missing n/s/r

handbrake performance down slightly o/s

Pass 9 Aug 2017 96,629 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing low 2-2.5mm

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2017 96,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamps corroded (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing low 2-2.5mm

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2016 92,810 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 92,810 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 85,758 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 75,628 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 62,815 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 52,463 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 48,936 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 36,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2011 36,855 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

recommend new exhaust "Y" piece = crack in seam.

wiper smear = recommend blades.

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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CP08 LLD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CP08 LLD, 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 CP08 LLD registered?

CP08 LLD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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