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LB08 AZV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

54,571 mi
Last recorded54,571 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 AZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2025 54,571 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 54,562 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT PRESENT - PADS HAVE LIFE

Offside Front BRAKE DISC BACK PLATE DAMAGED

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 51,447 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

drivers seat mechanism faulty (for and aft movement only works on one side)

handbrake on minimum efficiency (16%)

slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 22 Jun 2023 51,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

drivers seat mechanism faulty (for and aft movement only works on one side)

handbrake on minimum efficiency (16%)

slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 21 Jun 2022 48,613 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 47,601 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 47,601 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 41,828 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 41,798 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 41,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 37,404 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 37,404 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 33,774 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 31,211 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 24,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres feathering on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2013 21,769 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 18,521 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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LB08 AZV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LB08 AZV, 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 LB08 AZV registered?

LB08 AZV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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