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LG08 EHK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,604 mi
Last recorded68,604 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 EHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 68,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 66,301 miles

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

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

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2024 63,509 miles

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

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2023 60,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2022 58,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2021 56,607 miles

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

brake pipes above under trays

front tyres deteriorated

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2020 55,095 miles

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

brake pipes above under trays

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2020 55,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pipes above under trays

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2019 53,209 miles

brake pipes above under trays

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2018 51,177 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2017 49,448 miles

brake pipes above under trays

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 47,657 miles

brake pipes above under trays

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 45,696 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above undertrays

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2014 43,604 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 43,373 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 42,970 miles

Nearside and Offside fron tyres cuts deep enough to reach cords Advise replacement

Pass 28 Feb 2012 41,977 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 34,451 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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LG08 EHK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Green with a 1,796cc 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 LG08 EHK, 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 LG08 EHK registered?

LG08 EHK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is LG08 EHK safe to buy?

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