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LM08 RXJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,957 mi
Last recorded67,957 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 RXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 67,957 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 67,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2024 67,338 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 58,529 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 50,391 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 41,927 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 41,327 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 40,230 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 36,550 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 34,116 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 34,116 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF and OSF (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 30,706 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 27,056 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 25,068 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 25,062 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 22,196 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 18,153 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 15,293 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 10,671 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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LM08 RXJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LM08 RXJ, 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 RXJ registered?

LM08 RXJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is LM08 RXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 RXJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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