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L20 LOO

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,798 mi
Last recorded45,798 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 LOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 45,798 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 45,798 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 44,534 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 43,390 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides cracking up on sides walls (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 41,915 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 40,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s windscreen has slight damage not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 5 Nov 2020 37,358 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 35,366 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 33,595 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 31,060 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 31,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 29,647 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 29,647 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 27,854 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 24,589 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 20,073 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 10,642 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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L20 LOO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L20 LOO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L20 LOO registered?

L20 LOO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is L20 LOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L20 LOO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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