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K666 LJB

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,677 mi
Last recorded104,677 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK666 LJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 104,677 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 94,046 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly rear o/s handbrake showing signs of grabbing under load (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 17 May 2025 94,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front n/s lower outer ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted front o/s [outer brake pad loose] (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly rear o/s handbrake showing signs of grabbing under load (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 4 May 2024 80,316 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 80,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken front n/s coil spring [lower] broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 22 May 2023 64,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked in yellow. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 May 2023 64,027 miles

Nearside Rear Semaphore indicator arm incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR BALL JOINT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH FRONT AND REAR. (0.1 (d))

BOX REAR EXHAUST SILENCERS MISSING/DELETED.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR BALL JOINT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM BACK OF ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 50,025 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 40,784 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 40,784 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 May 2020 39,232 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 38,241 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 38,239 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 36,150 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 34,016 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 31,278 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 27,712 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 22,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 22,327 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 17,233 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 11,523 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 11,523 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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K666 LJB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K666 LJB, 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 K666 LJB registered?

K666 LJB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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