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LF08 EEX

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,419 mi
Last recorded70,419 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 EEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 70,419 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2025 69,365 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 66,571 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 62,844 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 59,395 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 58,146 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 58,146 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 56,361 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 48,382 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 48,163 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 45,738 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 39,489 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 35,244 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 35,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 30,634 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 23,258 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cuts on inside of n/s/f tyre

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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LF08 EEX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LF08 EEX, 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 LF08 EEX registered?

LF08 EEX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 August 2008.

Is LF08 EEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF08 EEX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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