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L11 SLX

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,381 mi
Last recorded61,381 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 SLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 61,381 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 61,366 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 59,405 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 56,132 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 53,229 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 53,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2023 53,206 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 52,751 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 52,750 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 49,950 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 49,950 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn SHORT REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn SHORT REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 47,590 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 47,590 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 47,079 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 46,220 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 44,510 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,951 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2014 40,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 38,316 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 38,272 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 34,894 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 29,872 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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L11 SLX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc 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 L11 SLX, 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 L11 SLX registered?

L11 SLX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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