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LB57 JMV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,033 mi
Last recorded69,033 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 JMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 69,033 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 61,394 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 61,394 miles

Offside Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 59,540 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 59,439 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 57,884 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 56,524 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 56,524 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 54,527 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 52,989 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 52,964 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 51,527 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 49,716 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 48,195 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 45,270 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 41,907 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 41,907 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 39,439 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 39,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 34,215 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 30,670 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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LB57 JMV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LB57 JMV, 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 LB57 JMV registered?

LB57 JMV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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The MOT history for LB57 JMV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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