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LB08 TXO

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,804 mi
Last recorded85,804 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 TXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 85,804 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 76,227 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 71,629 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2023 71,594 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder in swept view (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded/covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 63,018 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 56,446 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 48,971 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 48,971 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 44,294 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 40,351 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 40,209 miles

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

windscreen has damage less than 40mm in 'zone b'

Pass 7 Oct 2017 34,003 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 30,695 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 30,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2016 21,700 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside front wheel inner rim distorted

Fail 6 May 2015 12,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2015 12,859 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 12,112 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 9,798 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 6,382 miles

light switch faulty

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 TXO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 TXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LB08 TXO?

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What year was LB08 TXO registered?

LB08 TXO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is LB08 TXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB08 TXO shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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