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LM08 RYO

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,206 mi
Last recorded117,206 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 RYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 117,206 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2026 117,206 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2025 116,944 miles

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

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

Handbrake only just met minimum requirements

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

Vehicle have surface corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2024 115,144 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 110,654 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 110,654 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 108,637 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 106,776 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 106,774 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 105,562 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 105,561 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 102,541 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 102,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 97,503 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 91,393 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 84,562 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 78,905 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 73,148 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 68,872 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 67,558 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

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 RYO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LM08 RYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM08 RYO registered?

LM08 RYO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is LM08 RYO safe to buy?

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