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L3 MUE

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,406 mi
Last recorded142,406 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 MUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 142,406 miles

Areas of tape on vehicle covering possible damage

Handbrake just met limit. Adjustment required

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

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

Underbody surface and general corrosion

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2025 141,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front both wings have corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside also cracking. Nearside tyre also has cut on outer wall not deep enough to reach cords. Offside tyre also has cut on inner edge not deep enough to reach cord. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 141,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front both front wings have corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside both cracking, nearside tyre also has cut on outer wall not deep enough to reach the cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 136,905 miles

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

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

nearside wing surface corrosion

offside wing surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2023 125,451 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 121,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 118,142 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 118,016 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 115,664 miles

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

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

partial undertray prevents full inspection

Pass 17 Jan 2018 104,090 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 92,176 miles

Lower than expected handbrake on nearside, may need adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Jan 2016 78,088 miles

Handbrake requires very firm pull to reach minimum 16% effort and may need repair

Pass 15 Jan 2015 64,853 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 64,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 52,241 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 52,290 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 39,601 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 26,758 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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L3 MUE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L3 MUE, 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 L3 MUE registered?

L3 MUE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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