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LC08 KKZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,974 mi
Last recorded70,974 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 KKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 70,974 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2021 70,566 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated.

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Nov 2020 69,884 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 13 May 2019 67,387 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 65,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.73mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.25mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 64,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 64,220 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2016 61,573 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 55,415 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 55,399 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 50,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 39,958 miles

rear diff seal leaking

Fail 6 Jan 2014 39,914 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 7 Jan 2013 30,607 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 30,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 19,269 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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LC08 KKZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LC08 KKZ, 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 LC08 KKZ registered?

LC08 KKZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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