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LL08 BWF

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,755 mi
Last recorded112,755 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 BWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 112,755 miles

Rear Exhaust mount broken exhaust still secure

Fail 5 Sep 2017 112,733 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 6 Oct 2016 108,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jun 2016 105,293 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light is on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 83,335 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 83,278 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 53,315 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 39,593 miles

Off side front tyre is badly worn on inner edge,advise replacement now.

Pass 14 May 2011 27,221 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 BWF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LL08 BWF, 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 LL08 BWF registered?

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

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