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LL08 EGV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,747 mi
Last recorded115,747 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 EGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 115,747 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2026 115,747 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 113,001 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 113,001 miles

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

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 112,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn CENTER LOWER ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

Pass 23 Jan 2024 104,318 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end. (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm. (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 104,035 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end. (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 96,964 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 95,879 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside front. Aero blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 90,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear pipe offside (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside corroded before brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside corroded before brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 84,398 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 81,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe to rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 76,678 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind Y (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 76,678 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind Y (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 73,536 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y pice to rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 61,174 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 61,174 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 49,064 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 43,663 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 43,663 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 41,596 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 27,315 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 27,315 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 21,978 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 20,859 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 20,859 miles

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

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 EGV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EGV, 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 EGV registered?

LL08 EGV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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