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LJ08 VFC

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,835 mi
Last recorded46,835 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 VFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 46,835 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 46,835 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 36,800 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 27,435 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 27,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 VFC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ08 VFC registered?

LJ08 VFC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is LJ08 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 VFC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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