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LJ08 MUA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

71,405 mi
Last recorded71,405 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 MUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 71,405 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 68,436 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 65,496 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 62,179 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 59,006 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 55,821 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 54,626 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 50,602 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 46,622 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 42,704 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 42,703 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 37,762 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 32,913 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 29,001 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 23,397 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 18,462 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 13,840 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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LJ08 MUA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LJ08 MUA, 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 MUA registered?

LJ08 MUA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ08 MUA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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