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LC08 KLD

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,030 mi
Last recorded86,030 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 KLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 86,030 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 80,101 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 80,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 75,548 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 72,997 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 70,362 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 70,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 66,782 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 61,212 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 54,326 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 54,309 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 45,325 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 34,504 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 19,941 miles

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Apr 2013 6,889 miles

nearside front tyre cut in outer side wall

Pass 7 Sep 2012 6,717 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsf tyre - cut on the outer wall.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 5,774 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 KLD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KLD, 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 KLD registered?

LC08 KLD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is LC08 KLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 KLD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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