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LD08 UYV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,071 mi
Last recorded70,071 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 UYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 70,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2025 69,511 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy to inside the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 68,818 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 68,743 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 67,903 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 67,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split around outer sidewall 225 40 18 mo (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2022 66,881 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 65,860 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 65,055 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 63,836 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 63,112 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 62,086 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 60,260 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 58,439 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 54,942 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 51,982 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 49,218 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 42,619 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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LD08 UYV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LD08 UYV, 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 LD08 UYV registered?

LD08 UYV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is LD08 UYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 UYV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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