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L21 SER

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,082 mi
Last recorded67,082 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 SER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 67,082 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 67,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2026 67,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 66,531 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 65,747 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 64,922 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 63,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 62,381 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 60,240 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 59,089 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 59,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2017 52,498 miles

Offside Front Lower suspesion arm balljoint rubber boot not seal when jacked up

Pass 9 Feb 2016 49,268 miles

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 46,196 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 42,507 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 39,535 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 37,494 miles

REAR TYRE TREADS STARTING TO GET DOWN

Pass 21 Feb 2011 34,401 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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L21 SER is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L21 SER, 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

How do I check the history of L21 SER?

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What year was L21 SER registered?

L21 SER is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is L21 SER safe to buy?

The MOT history for L21 SER shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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