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LB08 YLR

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,959 mi
Last recorded83,959 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 YLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 83,959 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres worn bald on inside edges [no cords showing] (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

nearside rear handbrake sticking slightly

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]

Fail 9 Apr 2026 83,955 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear sections of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres worn bald on inside edges [no cords showing] (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

nearside rear handbrake sticking slightly

unable to check offside front wheel bearing [brake sticking]

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]

Pass 28 Mar 2025 81,182 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear [unable to see most of pipes as above covers] (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around alternator belt area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front worn bald on inside edges [no cords showing] (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

engine undertray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]

Pass 12 Mar 2024 79,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 79,888 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear [inner surface] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front showing slight wear on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

nearside rear handbrake binding slightly

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]

Pass 28 Feb 2023 71,918 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 67,761 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 62,632 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 57,197 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 57,181 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken W\G\B (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken W\G\G (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 53,490 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 48,947 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 48,946 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 44,099 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 44,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 39,547 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 35,812 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)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 30,521 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 25,131 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 23,454 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 18,680 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 YLR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YLR, 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 YLR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 July 2008.

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