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L5 WXX

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

61,502 mi
Last recorded61,502 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 WXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 61,502 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 60,603 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 59,917 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 59,243 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 58,088 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 56,524 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 53,333 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 45,804 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 36,566 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 22,871 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

front windscreen wipers smear

Fail 20 Mar 2013 21,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

front windscreen wipers smear

nearside front Tyre tread is starting to crack

Pass 13 Feb 2012 16,656 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 16,119 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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L5 WXX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 L5 WXX, 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 L5 WXX registered?

L5 WXX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is L5 WXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 WXX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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