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L8 LBL

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,244 mi
Last recorded74,244 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 LBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 74,244 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 72,677 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 71,406 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 69,466 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021
Pass 16 Sep 2019 66,837 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 64,877 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 63,834 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 62,598 miles

Offside Front tyre worn more on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 61,328 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 61,328 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 57,947 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 57,929 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 37,862 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 31,977 miles

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

rear tyres worn cose to limit

Pass 24 Oct 2011 25,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L8 LBL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L8 LBL, 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 L8 LBL registered?

L8 LBL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is L8 LBL safe to buy?

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