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LJ08 NNM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

142,733 mi
Last recorded142,733 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 NNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 142,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front alloy welded

Nearside Rear Alloy welded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe covered in greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 142,733 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front alloy welded

Nearside Rear Alloy welded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe covered in greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 142,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel Welded

Nearside Rear Brake binding when raised but not showing in rollers

Nearside Rear Wheel Welded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 141,999 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear sub frame holed at suspension link arm mount NS front arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipes across rear subframe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear sub frame holed at suspension link arm mount NS rear arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear sub frame holed at suspension link arm mount OS front arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear sub frame holed at suspension link arm mount OS rear arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

NS & OS Beam pattern deteriorating

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror side repeater damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel welded

Nearside Rear Brake binding when jacked - not showing in rollers

Nearside Rear Wheel welded

Offside 1 of 4 washer jets missing screen

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damage - no bulges or cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 140,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 138,623 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brace bent

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 138,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brace bent

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 137,509 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 137,509 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 136,378 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 134,207 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 134,175 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 129,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 120,363 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 112,598 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 112,598 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement steel arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 104,935 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 151,305 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 90,988 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2013 72,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs wearing thin?

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 57,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 57,900 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 45,068 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 NNM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NNM, 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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LJ08 NNM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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