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LB08 HOJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,279 mi
Last recorded87,279 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 87,279 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 86,382 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front both discs have a slight lip

Rear exhaust crossover section rusty

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2023 84,925 miles

offside headlight in poor condition

rear no. plate in poor condition

slight corrosion lip on front brake discs

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 17 Oct 2023 84,925 miles

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

offside headlight in poor condition

rear no. plate in poor condition

slight corrosion lip on front brake discs

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 11 Oct 2022 80,946 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Weak (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit on inner edge smooth 225/50/16 93y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 76,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2021 76,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid is very dark

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 72,882 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring sight of some components

Fail 7 Oct 2020 72,882 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring sight of some components

Pass 9 Oct 2019 70,501 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R16 92W effi grip (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 64,899 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 9 Oct 2018 64,899 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 10 Oct 2017 60,055 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewall has some damage

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

damage to lower part of front bumper

Pass 24 Oct 2016 57,146 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 54,937 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2014 51,976 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 49,252 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 46,468 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2012 46,468 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 43,382 miles

door sill covers fitted

front discs slightly corroded-worn

n/s/r tyre close to legal limet (2.5mm)

under shields fitted to under side of vehicle

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 HOJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HOJ, 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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LB08 HOJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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