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LB08 HPU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,130 mi
Last recorded80,130 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 HPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 80,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 80,129 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 75,288 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 75,243 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 74,891 miles

Both front lower cross strut inner bushes slight perishing and cracking.

Both rear brake back plates corroded, and also rear metal brake lines.

Rear pads getting low

Small exhaust leak from tail section

Some corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 7 Jul 2020 72,379 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 69,248 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 69,248 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 64,348 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 64,348 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 58,674 miles

all tyres low

slight exhaust blow from rear

Pass 6 Jul 2016 52,882 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 46,100 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 42,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 38,505 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 38,505 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 30,835 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 22,500 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HPU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HPU, 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 HPU registered?

LB08 HPU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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