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LJ08 XWM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,590 mi
Last recorded35,590 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 XWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2018 35,590 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 30,134 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing and cracking

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 29,736 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 26,380 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 23,018 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 18,608 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 14 Dec 2012 13,752 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 12,298 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 XWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XWM, 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 XWM registered?

LJ08 XWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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