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LL08 BWE

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,773 mi
Last recorded73,773 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 BWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 73,773 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 71,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking through inner and outer tread areas. and wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 71,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge . and has surface cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 66,039 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 62,037 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 62,027 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 58,328 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 55,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 54,502 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 54,468 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2017 53,787 miles

Rear parking brake needs adjustment or, repair

Pass 23 Apr 2016 52,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 51,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 50,033 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 46,407 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 41,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 30,365 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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LL08 BWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LL08 BWE, 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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LL08 BWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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