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L8 XCL

2021 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,094 mi
Last recorded41,094 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 XCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 41,094 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 73,130 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 33,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 71,373 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 25,420 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 16 Sep 2022 65,373 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 57,693 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 57,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 52,026 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 52,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2019 46,168 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 35,802 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 28 Sep 2017 24,197 miles

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

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 XCL is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XCL, 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 5 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L8 XCL registered?

L8 XCL is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2021.

Is L8 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 XCL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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