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LM08 GWL

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

82,589 mi
Last recorded82,589 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 GWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 82,589 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 80,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 79,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn around inner edge / cracked around tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn around inner edge / cracked around tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2023 76,694 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 69,137 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 59,036 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 55,356 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 50,797 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 45,429 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 44,399 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 41,327 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 41,327 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 36,954 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 32,265 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 28,335 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 23,397 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 19,462 miles

OSF Tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2011 14,104 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 14,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LM08 GWL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 LM08 GWL, 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 LM08 GWL registered?

LM08 GWL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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The MOT history for LM08 GWL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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