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LJ08 FRN

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,384 mi
Last recorded73,384 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 FRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 73,384 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 72,684 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 72,613 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 71,944 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 70,449 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 68,638 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 66,443 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 66,443 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working x2. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020 64,524 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 62,565 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 62,565 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 59,308 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 59,308 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 55,936 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 53,754 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 53,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 22 May 2014 46,190 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres wearing uneven inner edges

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit and both rear tyre valves detiorating

front washers poor

Fail 22 May 2014 46,186 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres wearing uneven inner edges

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit and both rear tyre valves detiorating

front washers poor

Pass 22 May 2013 41,200 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 34,137 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 23,152 miles

Nail in offside rear 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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LJ08 FRN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LJ08 FRN, 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 LJ08 FRN registered?

LJ08 FRN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ08 FRN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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