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LC08 SZW

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

78,323 mi
Last recorded78,323 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 SZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 78,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 73,607 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 70,305 miles

Coolant leak From Water Pump ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 70,305 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak From Water Pump ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 66,257 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 66,253 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 64,173 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2021 64,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flakey corrosion over pipe work and center pipes as well (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flakey corrosion over pipes and center pipes as well (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner and outer tred (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tear in tred area inner side edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2020 60,975 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 60,975 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2019 56,636 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 51,724 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 44,219 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2016 39,996 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2015 35,449 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 28,147 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 28,147 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 22,339 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 22,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 19,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 15,081 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 15,080 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 11,543 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)

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 SZW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SZW, 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 SZW registered?

LC08 SZW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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