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L19 TSH

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

56,492 mi
Last recorded56,492 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL19 TSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 56,492 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 56,492 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 53,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 53,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 51,453 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 51,453 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 48,794 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 46,200 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 46,200 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 43,097 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 40,287 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 40,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 37,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Feb 2018 35,765 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 33,544 miles

advise nail in near side front tyre

advise off side front jacking point block missing

Pass 15 Feb 2016 32,054 miles

advise off side front jacking point pad missing

Pass 23 Feb 2015 29,421 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 26,824 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 24,108 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 21,698 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 21,222 miles

n/s headlamp output slightly reduced on dip beam

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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L19 TSH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L19 TSH, 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 L19 TSH registered?

L19 TSH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is L19 TSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L19 TSH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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