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L800 LEC

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

64,978 mi
Last recorded64,978 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL800 LEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 64,978 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 84,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 62,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 58,180 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 53,613 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 49,495 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 45,904 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 41,598 miles

Nearside Front Slight play at wheel hub.

Offside Front Slight play at wheel hub.

Pass 27 Jun 2018 37,411 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 32,748 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 25,429 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 25,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 19,953 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 15,796 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 10,765 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 9,492 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 6,977 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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L800 LEC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 L800 LEC, 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 L800 LEC registered?

L800 LEC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is L800 LEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L800 LEC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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